nag
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B2
/næɡ/
persistent annoyance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nag' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'naggen,' where 'nag' meant 'to gnaw or bite.'
Historical Evolution
'naggen' transformed into the modern English word 'nag' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to gnaw or bite,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to annoy persistently.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who persistently annoys or criticizes others.
He is such a nag when it comes to cleanliness.
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Verb 1
to annoy or irritate someone by persistent fault-finding or urging.
She would nag him about his messy room.
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