nagsome

English

Alternative forms

• nag-some

Etymology

From nag +‎ -some.

Adjective

nagsome (comparative more nagsome, superlative most nagsome)

1. Characterised or marked by nagging
   • 2010, Sandra Hill, Dark Viking:

     “In Oslac's defense,” Steven said, “I must say that Girda was more than nagsome. She nigh begged to have her tongue slit to stop her incessant criticisms, just as Boris the Braggart did with his wife.”

   • 2011, Linda Windsor, Riona:

     “Better the iarball of a bull than a nagsome gnat,” Kieran called after them, making a whining sound.

   • 2015, Elmer Kelton, The Pumpkin Rollers and The Buckskin Line:

     “But I ain't. I got a nagsome memory. [...]”

   • 2016, Alex Scarrow, Remade:

     Twelve, and she nagged him like she was his mother, a mini version, but every bit as nagsome.

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