Nag (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

verb (used with object), nagged, nag·ging.
  1. to annoy by persistent faultfinding, complaints, or demands.
  2. to keep in a state of troubled awareness or anxiety, as a recurrent pain or problem: She had certain misgivings that nagged her.
verb (used without object), nagged, nag·ging.
  1. to find fault or complain in an irritating, wearisome, or relentless manner (often followed by at): If they start nagging at each other, I'm going home.
  2. to cause pain, discomfort, distress, depression, etc. (often followed by at): This headache has been nagging at me all day.
noun
  1. a person who nags, especially habitually.
  2. an act or instance of nagging: His constant nagging finally got the best of me and I lost my temper.
noun
  1. an old, inferior, or worthless horse.
  2. any horse, especially a racehorse.
  3. a small riding horse or pony.
verb nags, nagging or nagged
  1. to scold or annoy constantly
  2. to be a constant source of discomfort or worry (to)
noun
  1. a person, esp a woman, who nags
noun
  1. a horse
  2. a small riding horse
Nag (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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