nag

Elementary

/næɡ/

verb
To criticize or scold persistently

nag in a sentence

  • “She nagged him to complete his chores before going out.”
  • “Mom's always nagging me about my hair.”
  • “My parents are always nagging me to clean my room.”
  • “He kept nagging her until she agreed to see the movie.”

What does “nag” mean?

nag (verb) means to criticize or scold persistently. It is pronounced /næɡ/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "nag" mean?
nag (verb) means: To criticize or scold persistently
How do you pronounce "nag"?
"nag" is pronounced /næɡ/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "nag" in a sentence?
Here is "nag" used in a sentence: She nagged him to complete his chores before going out.

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