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nag

[/næɡ/]
verb/nounpl: nags
importunar; cavalo
1. (verb) To persistently annoy, pester, or find fault with someone
She kept nagging him about taking out the trash.
Ela ficava o importunando sobre tirar o lixo.
2. (verb) To cause persistent discomfort or irritation
A nagging pain in his shoulder bothered him all day.
Uma dor incômoda no ombro o incomodava o dia todo.
3. (noun) A person who nags frequently
Don't be such a nag about the small things.
Não seja tão chato com as coisas pequenas.
4. (noun) An old or inferior horse
He rode an old nag down the country road.
Ele cavalgava um velho cavalo surrado pela estrada do interior.
NYC Slang
bust someone's chops; ride someone
Synonyms
pesterbadgerhoundharasscomplainfuss
Antonyms
praisecomplimentencouragesupport

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
importunar; reclamar; cavalo velho
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
encher o saco; cavalo véio
More colloquial, informal expression
São Paulo
importunar; ficar em cima; cavalo
Standard formal usage
Portugal
importunar; chateação; cavalo velho
Similar to standard Portuguese, slightly different emphasis

Related Idioms & Phrases

nag someone to death - importunar alguém até a morte
a nagging doubt - uma dúvida incômoda
nag at someone - ficar importunando alguém
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