nagging
|nag/ging|
B2
/ˈnæɡɪŋ/
(nag)
persistent annoyance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nag' originates from Scandinavian, specifically the word 'nagga', where 'nag-' meant 'to gnaw or nibble'.
Historical Evolution
'nagga' transformed into the Middle English word 'naggen', and eventually became the modern English word 'nag'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to gnaw or nibble', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to annoy or irritate persistently'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'nag'.
He kept nagging his brother to clean up.
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Adjective 1
persistently annoying or worrying.
She had a nagging feeling that she had forgotten something.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42