transitive verb nagged, nagging nag′·ging

1. to annoy by continual scolding, faultfinding, complaining, urging, etc.
2. to keep troubling, worrying, etc. nagged by a thought

Etymology: < Scand (as in Swed nagga, obs. Dan nagge, to nibble, gnaw, nag) < ON gnaga: for IE base see gnaw: for sense development see fret

intransitive verb

1. to urge, scold, find fault, etc. constantly
2. to cause continual discomfort, pain, etc. a nagging toothache

noun

noun

1. Archaic a small saddle horse; pony
2. a horse that is worn-out, old, etc.
3. Slang a racehorse, esp. an inferior one

Etymology: ME nagge, akin to obs. Du negghe < ?