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nag

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noun \ˈnag\

Definition of nag

  1. :  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

Other Equestrian Terms

canter, cantle, curry, farrier, hunter, paddock, router, skirt, tack

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nag

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Definition of nag

nagged

;

nagging
  1. intransitive verb

  2. 1 :  to find fault incessantly :  complain

  3. 2 :  to be a persistent source of annoyance or distraction

  4. transitive verb

  5. 1 :  to irritate by constant scolding or urging

  6. 2 :  badger, worry

nagger

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nagging

adjective

naggingly

play \ˈna-giŋ-lē\ adverb

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Examples of nag in a Sentence

  1. Mom's always nagging me about my hair.

  2. All you ever do is nag.

  3. My parents are always nagging me to clean my room.

  4. He kept nagging her until she agreed to see the movie.

  5. 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 at
Antonyms
crow, delight, rejoice
Related 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, plead
Near Antonyms
compliment; commend, laud, praise, recommend, tout; acclaim, applaud, build up, eulogize, extol (also extoll)
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nag

noun

Definition of nag

  1. :  one who nags habitually

First Known Use of nag

1925

NAG Defined for English Language Learners

nag

verb

Definition of nag for English Language Learners

  • : 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

NAG Defined for Kids

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nag

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verb \ˈnag\

Definition of nag for Students

nagged

;

nagging

  1. 1 :  to annoy by repeated complaining, scolding, or urging Mom nagged me to finish my homework.

  2. 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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nag

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Definition of nag for Students

  1. :  an old and usually worn-out horse

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