Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

nagging

verb and noun
/ˈnæɡɪŋ/
Definition
The act of persistently urging or complaining about something.
Examples
  • She was nagging him to finish his homework.
  • The nagging feeling of worry kept her up at night.
  • He found her constant reminders quite nagging.
Meaning
Nagging typically refers to repeated requests or reminders that may annoy or irritate someone.
Synonyms
  • harassing
  • bothering
  • pestering
  • driving crazy
  • irritating