B2verbinformalrelationships
US/næɡ/
UK/næɡ/
to keep asking or telling someone to do something in an annoying way
In context
My mum nags me every day about going to bed earlier.
I hate to nag, but have you paid the electricity bill yet?
He nagged his boss until she finally agreed to a day off.
Words that go with nag
verb + preposition
- nag aboutStop nagging me about my hair.
- nag someone intoThe kids nagged us into buying a dog.
adverb + verb
- constantly nagShe constantly nags him to quit smoking.
adjective + noun
- nagging doubtI had a nagging doubt that I'd left the stove on.
- nagging painHe has a nagging pain in his back.