n.
Function: verb
Inflected Form: nagged ; nag · ging
Etymology: probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse nagga to moan, complain
Date: circa 1828
intransitive verb
1 : to find fault incessantly : COMPLAIN
2 : to be a persistent source of annoyance or distraction
transitive verb
1 : to irritate by constant scolding or urging
2 : BADGER , WORRY
– nag · ger noun
– nagging adjective
– nag · ging · ly \ ' na-gi ŋ -l ē \ adverb