How Do You Spell NAG?

Pronunciation: [nˈaɡ] (IPA)

The word "nag" has a very straightforward spelling. It is spelled with three letters: N-A-G. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is written as /næɡ/. The "n" sound is pronounced with the tip of the tongue touching the alveolar ridge behind the upper teeth, the "a" sound is pronounced with an open mouth and the tongue in the center, and the "g" sound is pronounced with the back of the tongue raising towards the velum. "Nag" can be used as both a noun and a verb, meaning to repeatedly criticize or annoy someone.

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NAG Meaning and Definition

  1. Nag is a verb that refers to the act of persistently and annoyingly complaining, scolding, or urging someone to do something. It often entails repetitive and unrelenting questioning or pestering, typically done to influence or coerce someone into taking a particular action or changing their behavior.

    The term "nag" is commonly associated with repetitive remarks, demands, or critiques that may be perceived as irritating or bothersome by the recipient. The goal of nagging is often to provoke a response or desired outcome from the person being nagged. This can be seen in various contexts, such as in personal relationships, where one partner consistently complains or nags the other to complete household chores or engage in specific activities. Similarly, parents may resort to nagging techniques to encourage their children to study, complete their homework, or adhere to certain rules.

    Nagging can also occur in workplace settings, where supervisors or colleagues may persistently and repeatedly remind or complain to individuals about their tasks, deadlines, or performance. This form of nagging can sometimes foster productivity or efficiency, but it can also lead to frustration and decreased morale.

    In summary, to nag means to continuously and irritatingly pester or criticize someone, often with the intention of influencing their behavior or actions. It involves repetitive complaints, demands, or reminders that may be perceived as a source of annoyance by the person being nagged.

  2. • A small useful horse; a pony; a horse.
    • To scold and keep it up.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of NAG

The word "nag" originated in the early 19th century and was borrowed from the obsolete Flemish term "nagge" or "nag", which meant a horse. It eventually evolved to refer to a horse of inferior quality or one that was old and worn-out. By the 1820s, the term began to be applied metaphorically to describe a person who was similarly regarded as tiresome, complaining, or old-fashioned. Over time, "nag" transformed into a verb, denoting the act of persistently scolding or complaining, which is the common usage of the term today.

Idioms with the word NAG

  • nag at sm (about sm or sth) The idiom "nag at someone (about something)" refers to continuously and persistently reminding or complaining about a specific issue or topic to someone. It implies that the person is being irksome or bothersome by repeatedly and annoyingly pushing for a particular subject or demanding action or attention.

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Plural form of NAG is NAGS

Conjugate verb Nag

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have nagged
you would have nagged
he/she/it would have nagged
we would have nagged
they would have nagged
I would have nag
you would have nag
he/she/it would have nag
we would have nag
they would have nag

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been nagging
you would have been nagging
he/she/it would have been nagging
we would have been nagging
they would have been nagging

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would nag
you would nag
he/she/it would nag
we would nag
they would nag

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be nagging
you would be nagging
he/she/it would be nagging
we would be nagging
they would be nagging

FUTURE

I will nag
you will nag
he/she/it will nag
we will nag
they will nag

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be nagging
you will be nagging
he/she/it will be nagging
we will be nagging
they will be nagging

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have nagged
you will have nagged
he/she/it will have nagged
we will have nagged
they will have nagged

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been nagging
you will have been nagging
he/she/it will have been nagging
we will have been nagging
they will have been nagging

IMPERATIVE

you nag
we let´s nag

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to nag

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was nagging
you were nagging
he/she/it was nagging
we were nagging
they were nagging

PAST PARTICIPLE

nagged

PAST PERFECT

I had nagged
you had nagged
he/she/it had nagged
we had nagged
they had nagged

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been nagging
you had been nagging
he/she/it had been nagging
we had been nagging
they had been nagging

PRESENT

I nag
you nag
he/she/it nags
we nag
they nag

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am nagging
you are nagging
he/she/it is nagging
we are nagging
they are nagging

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

nagging

PRESENT PERFECT

I have nagged
you have nagged
he/she/it has nagged
we have nagged
they have nagged

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been nagging
you have been nagging
he/she/it has been nagging
we have been nagging
they have been nagging

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it nag

SIMPLE PAST

I nagged
you nagged
he/she/it nagged
we nagged
they nagged

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