Definition of nag
:horse;
especially
:one that is old or in poor condition
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Origin and Etymology of nag
Middle English nagge; akin to Dutch negge small horse
Definition of nag
nagged;
nagging
intransitive verb
1
:to find fault incessantly :complain
2
:to be a persistent source of annoyance or distraction
Examples of nag in a Sentence
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.
Origin and Etymology of nag
probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse nagga to moan, complain
nag Synonyms
Synonyms
dog, henpeck, hound, needle, peck (at), pick atAntonyms
crow, delight, rejoiceRelated Words
carp (at), fuss (about or over), nitpick; annoy, badger, bait, bother, bug, chivy (or chivvy), harass, harry, hassle, irk, pester, plague, ride, vex, yap (at); egg, goad, incite, prod, prompt, spur, urge; exhort, insist, press, pressure, push; blandish, cajole, coax, wheedle; beg, importune, pleadNear Antonyms
compliment; commend, laud, praise, recommend, tout; acclaim, applaud, build up, eulogize, extol (also extoll)First Known Use of nag
1925
NAG Defined for English Language Learners
nag
verb
Definition of nag for English Language Learners
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: to annoy (someone) by often complaining about his or her behavior, appearance, etc.
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: to annoy (someone) with repeated questions, requests, or orders
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: to cause (someone) to feel annoyed or worried for a long period of time
NAG Defined for Kids
Definition of nag for Students
nagged;
nagging
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
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