Nagged: meaning, definitions and examples

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nagged

 

[ nรฆgd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น chateado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฟเคขเคผเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช genervt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengganggu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพัั‚ั–ะนะฝะพ ะฝะฐั€ั–ะบะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dokuczaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ†ใ‚‹ใ•ใใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท harceler

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ molestar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑkฤฑลŸtฤฑrmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ฑ๊ฐ€์‹œ๊ฒŒ ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠูุถุงูŠู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ otravovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ otravovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ƒฆๆ‰ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nadzorovati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพreifa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฒะฐะทา“ั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒฌแƒฃแƒฎแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ narahat etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,694 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.