Nags Word Meaning

Etymology:

early 18th century (originally dialect in the sense ‘gnaw’): perhaps of Scandinavian origin; compare with Norwegian and Swedish nagga ‘gnaw, irritate’. The sense ‘harass constantly’ dates from the early 19th century

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

harass (someone) constantly to do something that they are averse to

Short Definition:

harass constantly to do something

Examples:

• she constantly nags her daughter about getting married
• she nagged him to do the housework
• he's always nagging at her for staying out late

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

a person who nags someone.

Short Definition:

person who nags