What is the meaning of nagging?

verb

  • Bother persistently with trivial complaints.
    • usage: "She nags her husband all day long"
  • Worry persistently.
    • usage: "nagging concerns and doubts"
  • Remind or urge constantly.
    • usage: "she nagged to take a vacation"

adjective

  • Continually complaining or faultfinding.
    • usage: "a shrewish wife"; "nagging parents"
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