adj · noun · verb · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
adj
Meaning 1
Persistently annoying or painful.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
nagging doubt
nagging pain
nagging woman
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
2
adj
Meaning 2
Causing persistent mild pain, or annoyance.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Antonyms: none provided
3
noun
Meaning 3
The action of the verb nag.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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4
verb
Meaning 4
present participle and gerund of nag
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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5
adjective satellite
Meaning 5
continually complaining or faultfinding
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
a shrewish wife
nagging parents
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: shrewish
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
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Translations
32 source translations are retained for this English entry.