nag

//næɡ//
B2Frequency Level 12Colloquial
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Verb

nagInfinitive
nagPresent tense
naggedPast tense
naggedPast participle
naggingPresent participle
nagsThird-person singular
1

To annoy or irritate someone by constantly complaining, criticizing, or urging them to do something.

My mother keeps nagging me to clean my room.

2

To cause persistent discomfort, worry, or unease.

A nagging doubt kept her awake all night.

Noun

nagSingular
nagsPlural
1

A person who nags persistently.

My mother can be such a nag about cleaning my room.

2

An old or worn-out horse.

The farmer's old nag could barely pull the cart anymore.

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