nag

UK
/næɡ/
US
/næɡ/

Translations

nagnoun
nags
pl
UK
/næɡ/
US
/næɡ/
The old nag was no longer fit for racing.
Старая кляча больше не годилась для скачек.
His constant nag was starting to annoy everyone.
Его постоянное пиление начинало раздражать всех.
Additional translations
nagverb
nagged
Past Simple
nagged
Past Participle
nagging
Gerund
UK
/næɡ/
US
/næɡ/
The children would nag their parents for more candy.
Дети докучали родителям, выпрашивая больше конфет.
He would often nag about the noise from the neighbors.
Он часто ворчал из-за шума от соседей.
She tends to nag her husband about his messy habits.
Она склонна пилить своего мужа за его неряшливые привычки.
Additional translations

Definitions

nagnoun
A person who persistently annoys or criticizes others.
She became known as a nag because she constantly reminded her colleagues about deadlines.
An old or worn-out horse.
The farmer decided to retire the old nag after years of hard work on the farm.
nagverb
To annoy or irritate someone with persistent complaints or demands.
She would often nag her husband about his smoking habit.
To repeatedly urge or remind someone to do something.
He had to nag his son to clean his room every weekend.
To cause continuous, dull pain or persistent worry.
A dull headache nagged him throughout the meeting.