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BNC: 12260 COCA: 13685

nag

3 ENTRIES FOUND:
1 nag /ˈnæg/ verb
nags; nagged; nagging
1 nag
/ˈnæg/
verb
nags; nagged; nagging
Learner's definition of NAG
: to annoy (someone) by often complaining about his or her behavior, appearance, etc.(因常抱怨某人的行为、外表等而)使恼怒
[+ object]
+ about
[no object]
: to annoy (someone) with repeated questions, requests, or orders唠叨
[+ object]
[no object]
: to cause (someone) to feel annoyed or worried for a long period of time不断困扰,长期使人烦恼
[+ object]
[no object]
often + at

— nagging

/ˈnægɪŋ/ adjective, always used before a noun [more nagging; most nagging]
2 nag /ˈnæg/ noun
plural nags
2 nag
/ˈnæg/
noun
plural nags
Learner's definition of NAG
[count] informal
: a person who nags or complains too often爱唠叨的人;爱抱怨的人
compare 3nag
3 nag /ˈnæg/ noun
plural nags
3 nag
/ˈnæg/
noun
plural nags
Learner's definition of NAG
[count]
: a horse that is old and usually in bad condition老马
compare 2nag
BNC: 12260 COCA: 13685

nag

1 of 3

verb

nagged; nagging

transitive verb

1
: to irritate by constant scolding or urging
2

intransitive verb

1
: to find fault incessantly : complain
2
: to be a persistent source of annoyance or distraction
nagger noun

nag

2 of 3

noun (1)

: one who nags habitually

nag

3 of 3

noun (2)

: horse
especially : one that is old or in poor condition

Synonyms

Example Sentences

Verb Mom's always nagging me about my hair. All you ever do is nag. My parents are always nagging me to clean my room. He kept nagging her until she agreed to see the movie. Quit nagging! I already said I'm not going.

Word History

Etymology

Verb

probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse nagga to moan, complain

Noun (2)

Middle English nagge; akin to Dutch negge small horse

First Known Use

Verb

circa 1828, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Noun (1)

1925, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nag was in the 15th century
BNC: 12260 COCA: 13685

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