nag
Pronunciation: (nag), [key] — v., n. nagged, nag•ging,
—v.t. - to annoy by persistent faultfinding, complaints, or demands.
- to keep in a state of troubled awareness or anxiety, as a recurrent pain or problem: She had certain misgivings that nagged her.
—v.i. - to find fault or complain in an irritating, wearisome, or relentless manner (often fol. by at): If they start nagging at each other, I'm going home.
- to cause pain, discomfort, distress, depression, etc. (often fol. by at): This headache has been nagging at me all day.
—n. - a person who nags, esp. habitually.
- an act or instance of nagging.
nag
Pronunciation: (nag), [key] — n.
- an old, inferior, or worthless horse.
- any horse, esp. a racehorse.
- a small riding horse or pony.
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