Meaning of 'nag'

noun

an old or over-worked horse

Example: "The nag on the farm didn't have many years left."

Synonyms: jade

noun

someone who annoys people by constantly finding fault

Example: "Please stop mentioning by flaws, you're being such a nag."

Synonyms: scold scolder nagger common scold

verb

to remind or urge constantly

Example: "The children nagged their parents to take a vacation."

verb

to bother persistently with trivial complaints

Example: "I don't want to nag you too much, but I still have some questions."

Synonyms: peck hen-peck

verb

to worry persistently

Example: "My doubts nagged at my mind."