nag

nag
I. noun Etymology: Middle English nagge; akin to Dutch negge small horse Date: 15th century horse; especially one that is old or in poor condition II. verb (nagged; nagging) 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, worrynagger nounnagging adjectivenaggingly adverb III. noun Date: 1925 one who nags habitually

New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.

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