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\ ˈnag 
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\nagged; nagging
Definition of nag
(Entry 1 of 3)
1 : to find fault incessantly : complain
2 : to be a persistent source of annoyance or distraction
nag
noun (1)Definition of nag (Entry 2 of 3)
: one who nags habitually
nag
noun (2)Definition of nag (Entry 3 of 3)
: horse especially : one that is old or in poor condition
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Examples of nag in a Sentence
Verb
Mom's always nagging me about my hair.
All you ever do is nag.
My parents are always nagging me to clean my room.
He kept nagging her until she agreed to see the movie.
Quit nagging! I already said I'm not going.
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More Definitions for nag
nag
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of nag
: to annoy (someone) by often complaining about his or her behavior, appearance, etc.
: to annoy (someone) with repeated questions, requests, or orders
: to cause (someone) to feel annoyed or worried for a long period of time
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nag
verb\ ˈnag \
\nagged; nagging
Kids Definition of nag
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : to annoy by repeated complaining, scolding, or urging
Mom nagged me to finish my homework.
2 : to annoy continually or again and again
… Mrs. Frisby could not quite get rid of a nagging worry …— Robert C. O'Brien, Rats of NIMH
nag
nounKids Definition of nag (Entry 2 of 2)
: an old and usually worn-out horse
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The first known use of nag was in the 15th century
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