Nagged: meaning, definitions and examples
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nagged
[ nรฆgd ]
persistent complaint
To nag means to annoy or irritate someone with persistent complaints or demands. This behavior often involves repeatedly reminding someone about something they need to do or criticising them for not doing it.
Synonyms
badger, bother, harass, pester.
Examples of usage
- She nagged him about cleaning his room.
- My mother always nagged me to do my homework.
- He felt nagged by his boss over the small details.
- Stop nagging and let me focus on my work.
Translations
Translations of the word "nagged" in other languages:
๐ต๐น chateado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคขเคผเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช genervt
๐ฎ๐ฉ mengganggu
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพัััะนะฝะพ ะฝะฐััะบะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ dokuczaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใใใใ
๐ซ๐ท harceler
๐ช๐ธ molestar
๐น๐ท sฤฑkฤฑลtฤฑrmak
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฑ๊ฐ์๊ฒ ํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุถุงูู
๐จ๐ฟ otravovat
๐ธ๐ฐ otravovaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ็ฆๆฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ nadzorovati
๐ฎ๐ธ รพreifa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฒะฐะทาััั
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแฌแฃแฎแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ narahat etmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ fastidiar
Etymology
The term 'nag' originated in the early 16th century, derived from the Middle Dutch word 'naggen,' which meant to bite or gnaw. This term evolved to imply a sense of persistent annoyance, echoing the behavior of small creatures that nip at someone repeatedly. By the late 17th century, the meaning had shifted more towards the context of fussing or complaining, particularly in domestic environments. The association of nagging with a woman's behaviour particularly in relation to men emerged in the 20th century, which may reflect societal dynamics and expectations regarding gender roles. Over time, 'nagging' has come to be widely accepted in the English language, capturing the essence of persistent criticism and complaint across various relationships.