nagging

Meanings

• Noun or Verb

  Repeatedly expressing a persistent complaint or reminding someone of an obligation.

  - "Her nagging about the dishes never ends."
  - "I can't stand her constant nagging."

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Synonyms

haunt , ride , worry

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with nagging
aging , raging , caging , staging

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Variants

List of all variants of nagging that leads to same result
nagging , naggingly , nag , nagged , nagger , naggers , nags

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Etymology

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Originated from the Old English word 'hagian,' meaning to harass or torment.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'nagging' has been used in English since the late 15th century.

2. In some cultures, nagging is seen as a sign of concern or care.

3. Nagging can lead to stress and anxiety in both the person doing the nagging and the person being nagged.

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Related Concepts

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1. pestering: Similar to nagging, pestering involves repeatedly urging or harassing someone.

2. harassment: Nagging is a form of emotional harassment that can be damaging to relationships.

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Culture

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In literature, nagging is often portrayed as a negative behavior that can lead to conflict and tension in relationships.

How to Memorize "nagging"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person repeatedly expressing a complaint or reminder.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with someone constantly reminding or complaining.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'N-A-G-G-I-N-G' to remember the meaning: 'N' for nagging, 'A' for annoying, 'G' for griping, 'G' for grumbling, 'I' for irritating, and 'N' for nuisance.

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