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Definition nagging in British English

nagging adjective

adjective
/ˈnæɡɪŋ/
1

affecting you in an unpleasant way for a long time and difficult to get rid of

Example

a nagging pain

Example

a nagging injury/cough/headache

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2

frequently asking or telling someone to do something in a way that annoys them

Example

a nagging husband/wife/child

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Definition nagging in British English