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Definition nag in British English

nag verb

[intransitive/transitive] verb
/næɡ/
1

to frequently ask someone to do something that they do not want to do

Example

Stop nagging!

Example

My mum keeps nagging me to tidy my room.

Synonyms and related words
shanghai nag force
1.1

to frequently criticize someone, often for qualities or habits that are difficult to change

Example

Larry was always nagging her about her weight.

Synonyms and related words
criticize blame put yourself down
2

if a doubt, worry, or fear nags you or nags at you, you cannot stop thinking about it for very long

Example

The feeling that I shouldn't have given up nagged at me.

Synonyms and related words
worry concern tear apart
Definition nag in British English