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nagsome en · ADJ

Etymology

From nag + -some.

Meanings

1. Characterised or marked by nagging
   • “Better the iarball of a bull than a nagsome gnat,” Kieran called after them, making a whining sound. 2011, Linda Windsor, Riona:
   • “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.” 2010, Sandra Hill, Dark Viking:
   • “But I ain't. I got a nagsome memory. [...]” 2015, Elmer Kelton, The Pumpkin Rollers and The Buckskin Line:
   • Twelve, and she nagged him like she was his mother, a mini version, but every bit as nagsome. 2016, Alex Scarrow, Remade:

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