nag (Meaning)
nag (n)
someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault
an old or over-worked horse
nag (v)
bother persistently with trivial complaints
worry persistently
remind or urge constantly
nag (n.)
A small horse; a pony; hence, any horse.
A paramour; -- in contempt.
nag (v. t. & i.)
To tease in a petty way; to scold habitually; to annoy; to fret pertinaciously.
Synonyms & Antonyms of nag
nag Sentence Examples
- The constant nagging of the child drove her parents to distraction.
- The persistent nag of the faucet drip irritated her senses.
- His relentless nagging about the project was starting to wear on her patience.
- The nagging pain in her tooth made it difficult to concentrate.
- The noisy, incessant nag of the traffic horns was unbearable.
- The nagging doubt crept into her mind, poisoning her thoughts.
- The nagging feeling of guilt followed her everywhere she went.
- The nagging voice in her head wouldn't leave her alone.
- The nagging worry about her finances kept her awake at night.
- The nagging thought that he could have done more haunted him.
FAQs About the word nag
someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault, an old or over-worked horse, bother persistently with trivial complaints, worry pers
horse,stallion, filly, steed, racehorse, equine, colt, pinto, foal,pony
commend, praise, laud, compliment, recommend, commend,compliment, praise, recommend, laud
The constant nagging of the child drove her parents to distraction.
The persistent nag of the faucet drip irritated her senses.
His relentless nagging about the project was starting to wear on her patience.
The nagging pain in her tooth made it difficult to concentrate.
