naggy

1 of 3

noun

nag·​gy
ˈnagē
plural -es
: a little nag : pony

naggy

2 of 3

adjective (1)

"
-er/-est

naggy

3 of 3

adjective (2)

"
-er/-est
1
: given to or characterized by nagging
2
dialectal, England : irritable, cross

Word History

Etymology

Noun

nag entry 1 + -y (diminutive suffix)

Adjective (1)

nag entry 1 + -y (adjective suffix)

Adjective (2)

nag entry 2 + -y (adjective suffix)

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“Naggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/naggy. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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