Meaning & use
Naggy
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Tending to nag or complain persistently; irritatingly persistent in criticizing or urging.
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He gets naggy whenever the chores aren't done on time.
Her naggy tone made him less willing to help.
A note on using this word
An informal adjective formed from the verb 'nag', which itself may derive from a Scandinavian word meaning 'to gnaw'.
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