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nag

/næg/
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Definition

"Nag" can be used both as a noun and a verb.

Usage Instructions
  • You can use "nag" when talking about someone who keeps asking you to do something. For example, if your friend keeps reminding you to study, you might say they are nagging you.
  • You can also use "nag" to describe someone who complains a lot about small things.
Examples
  • As a noun: "That old nag in the field used to be a racehorse."
  • As a verb: "My mother always nags me to clean my room."
Advanced Usage
  • You might say: "She has a nagging feeling that she forgot something important." Here, "nagging" describes a persistent worry.
  • In a more informal context, someone might say: "Stop nagging me about my diet; I will eat healthy when I’m ready."
Word Variants
  • Nagging (adjective): Describes something that is persistent and bothersome, like "nagging doubts."
  • Nagger (noun): This can be used to describe a person who nags a lot.
Different Meanings
  • While "nag" often has a negative connotation (annoying someone), it can also be used light-heartedly among friends or family. For example, "He’s just nagging me because he cares."
Synonyms
  • For the verb: annoy, pester, bother, harass, urge.
  • For the noun: complainer, critic (for the person who nags).
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs
  • There isn't a specific idiom with "nag," but you might hear phrases like "nagging feeling" (a persistent worry or doubt) or "nagging voice" (a constant reminder in your head).
Summary

"Nag" can mean an old horse or refer to someone who bothers others with constant complaints or reminders. As a verb, it describes the action of persistently urging or annoying someone.

Noun
  1. an old or over-worked horse
  2. someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault
Verb
  1. remind or urge constantly
    • she nagged to take a vacation
  2. worry persistently
    • nagging concerns and doubts
  3. bother persistently with trivial complaints
    • She nags her husband all day long

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