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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