nag

[næɡ]

nag Definition

• 1. to criticize or complain often in an annoying way
• 2. to repeatedly remind someone to do something

Using nag: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nag" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She always nags me about my messy room.

• Example

  He constantly nags his employees about punctuality.

• Example

  I don't mean to nag, but did you finish your homework?

• Example

  My mom nags me to eat more vegetables.

nag Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for nag

• complain
• carp
• grumble
• whine
• harp

Antonyms for nag

• praise
• compliment

Idioms Using nag

• nag at

  to cause someone to feel worried or anxious

  Example

  The thought of the unfinished work nagged at him all day.

• nag away

  to continue to criticize or complain in an annoying way

  Example

  She kept nagging away at him until he finally agreed to help.

• nagging voice

  a persistent inner voice that criticizes or doubts oneself

  Example

  Her nagging voice told her she wasn't good enough to succeed.

Phrases with nag

• nagging doubt

  a persistent feeling of uncertainty or anxiety

  Example

  Despite her success, she had a nagging doubt that she wasn't good enough.

• nagging pain

  a persistent and irritating pain

  Example

  He had a nagging pain in his lower back that wouldn't go away.

• nagging feeling

  a persistent feeling of unease or discomfort

  Example

  She had a nagging feeling that she had forgotten something important.

Origins of nag

from Middle English 'nagge', meaning 'a small horse'

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Summary: nag in Brief

The verb 'nag' [næɡ] means to criticize or complain repeatedly and annoyingly, or to remind someone persistently to do something. It is often used in the context of relationships, such as 'She always nags me about my messy room.' 'Nag' can also be used in phrases like 'nagging doubt,' which refers to a persistent feeling of uncertainty or anxiety.