- present participle of nag.
nagging
Example Sentences
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The Reserve Bank of New Zealand raised interest rates Wednesday in what appeared to be a tentative move by policy makers to combat nagging inflation pressures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
It said that, in many cases, this was done through "prolonged nagging and with unpleasant and condescending language".
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026
Looking ahead: Powell, in his final press conference, admitted inflation is still a nagging problem five years after it spiked, but he said he sees no signs the economy is sputtering.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 30, 2026
“He still has something nagging, it’s upper-body stuff,” Chesney said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026
No one constantly nagging me and telling me what to do.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
