GNAW


Meaning of GNAW in English

[ nɔ: ]

■ verb

1》 bite at or nibble persistently.

2》 [often as adjective ~ing ] cause persistent anxiety or distress.

Derivatives

~ingly adverb

Origin

OE gnagen , of Gmc origin; ult. imitative.

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