Definition of Nagging
Nagging
Nag·ging
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
Persistently annoying or disturbing someone.
e.g. Her nagging about grades made him anxious.
(adjective)
causing persistent anxiety or worry, often by being continually uncomfortable or painful;
e.g. She had a nagging feeling that they were in trouble. I have a nagging pain in my ankle from when I broke it some years ago.
(verb)
irritating or annoying a person by constantly complaining, finding fault with them, or trying to get them to do something;
e.g. They have been nagging him to learn to drive, but he doesn't want to.
(verb)
being persistently troublesome, worrying, or painful to someone/something;
e.g. Her advice has been nagging at him because he knows that she is right.
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