Nervensäge — meaning in English

English meaning

• irritant adj Causing soreness, itching or swelling.
• nag verb To repeatedly pester or criticize someone about something, in an annoying way.
• pest noun An insect or animal that damages crops, spreads disease, or is otherwise harmful.

Senses

Nervensäge is used for these senses in English:

• irritant A source of irritation.
• nag Someone or something that nags.
• pain in the ass (slang, vulgar, North America) Something or someone that causes discomfort or frustration.
• pest An annoying person, a nuisance.

irritant — full definition

1. adj Causing soreness, itching or swelling.
2. adj (law) Making an agreement void if a stated condition is not met.

nag — full definition

1. verb To repeatedly pester or criticize someone about something, in an annoying way.
2. verb To trouble someone persistently, as a worry or doubt does.
3. noun An old or worn-out horse.

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