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Definition of 'nag'English
Etymology 1
(etyl) nagge'', cognate with Dutch ''negge
Noun
( en-noun)
A small horse; a pony.
An old useless horse.
(obsolete|derogatory) A paramour.
* 1598 , , III. x. 11:
- Yon ribaudred nag of Egypt – Whom leprosy o'ertake!
Synonyms
* (old useless horse) dobbin, hack, jade, plug
Coordinate terms
* (old useless horse) bum (racing )
Etymology 2
Probably from a (etyl) source; compare Swedish .
Verb
( nagg)
To repeatedly remind or complain to someone in an annoying way, often about insignificant matters.
To act inappropriately in the eyes of peers, to backstab, to verbally abuse.
To bother with persistent memories.
- The notion that he forgot something nagged him the rest of the day.
Other sorts of persistent annoyance, e.g.:
- A nagging pain in his left knee
- A nagging north wind
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