naggish

1 of 2

adjective (1)

nag·​gish

ˈnagish

: having the quality of a nag : small, inferior

naggish

2 of 2

adjective (2)

"

: somewhat nagging

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (1)

nag entry 1 + -ish

Adjective (2)

nag entry 2 + -ish

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