nag meaning and definition

NAG noun

Definition of nag (noun)

1. someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault
   • synonyms: common scold, nagger, scold, scolder
2. an old or over-worked horse
   • synonyms: hack, jade, plug

NAG verb

Definition of nag (verb)

1. bother persistently with trivial complaints
   • "She nags her husband all day long"
   • synonyms: hen-peck, peck
2. worry persistently
   • "nagging concerns and doubts"
3. remind or urge constantly
   • "she nagged to take a vacation"