naggy

1 of 3

noun

nag·​gy

ˈnagē

plural -es

: a little nag : pony

naggy

2 of 3

adjective (1)

"

-er/-est

: naggish entry 1

naggy

3 of 3

adjective (2)

"

-er/-est

1

: given to or characterized by nagging

2

dialectal, England : irritable, cross

Word History

Etymology

Noun

nag entry 1 + -y (diminutive suffix)

Adjective (1)

nag entry 1 + -y (adjective suffix)

Adjective (2)

nag entry 2 + -y (adjective suffix)

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