Nat vs Nag - What's the difference?
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(Internet) A network function whereby one network address is rewritten (translated) to another address: Network Address Translation is frequently used to allow multiple network nodes (computers or inter-networked devices) to share a single internet (or local network) IP address. NAT may be used in "one to one", "many to one", or "one to many" types of configurations.
(Internet) A device that implements that network function; a NAT firewall.
A small horse; a pony.
An old useless horse.
(obsolete, derogatory) A paramour.
* 1598 , , III. x. 11:
To repeatedly remind or complain to someone in an annoying way, often about insignificant matters.
To act inappropriately in the eyes of peers, to backstab, to verbally abuse.
To bother with persistent memories.
Other sorts of persistent annoyance, e.g.:
As nouns the difference between nat and nag
is that nat is a member or supporter of the Scottish National Party while nag is a small horse; a pony.As an acronym NAT
is a network function whereby one network address is rewritten (translated) to another address: Network Address Translation is frequently used to allow multiple network nodes (computers or inter-networked devices) to share a single internet (or local network) IP address. NAT may be used in "one to one", "many to one", or "one to many" types of configurations.As a proper noun Nat
is a diminutive=Nathanael given name, Nathaniel or Nathan.As an adverb nat
is not.As a verb nag is
to repeatedly remind or complain to someone in an annoying way, often about insignificant matters.nat
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Acronym
(Acronym) (head)Anagrams
*nag
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Etymology 1
(etyl) nagge'', cognate with Dutch ''neggeNoun
(en noun)- Yon ribaudred nag of Egypt – Whom leprosy o'ertake!
Synonyms
* (old useless horse) dobbin, hack, jade, plugCoordinate terms
* (old useless horse) bum (racing )Etymology 2
Probably from a (etyl) source; compare Swedish .Verb
(nagg)- The notion that he forgot something nagged him the rest of the day.
- A nagging pain in his left knee
- A nagging north wind