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Meaning of nag

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

nag

Pronunciation:/neɪɡ/

noun

Definitions

  1. Someone or something that nags.

  2. A repeated complaint or reminder.

  3. A persistent, bothersome thought or worry

verb

Definitions

  1. To continuously remind or complain to (someone) in an annoying way, often about insignificant or unnecessary matters.

  2. To bother with persistent thoughts or memories.

    Example: The notion that he forgot something nagged him the rest of the day.

  3. To bother or disturb persistently in any way.

    Example: a nagging north wind