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Definitions of harp on words

noun harp on a musical instrument consisting of a triangular frame formed by a soundbox, a pillar, and a curved neck, and having strings stretched between the soundbox and the neck that are plucked with the fingers. 1
noun harp on anything that resembles this instrument, especially in having a row of parallel strings or wires, as various mechanical devices or kitchen implements for slicing cheese. 1
noun harp on a vertical metal frame shaped to bend around the bulb in a standing lamp and used to support a lamp shade. 1
noun harp on Slang: Extremely Disparaging and Offensive. a contemptuous term used to refer to a person of Irish birth or descent. 1
noun harp on Also called harper. any of several English coins issued for use in Ireland during the 16th and 17th centuries, bearing the figure of a harp on the reverse. 1
noun harp on South Midland and Southern U.S. a mouth harp; harmonica. 1

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English harpe, Old English hearpe; cognate with Dutch harp, German Harfe, Old Norse harpa

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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nag — to annoy by persistent faultfinding, complaints, or demands.
dwell on — to live or stay as a permanent resident; reside.
bother — If you do not bother to do something or if you do not bother with it, you do not do it, consider it, or use it because you think it is unnecessary or because you are too lazy.
disturb — to interrupt the quiet, rest, peace, or order of; unsettle.
pester — to bother persistently with petty annoyances; trouble: Don't pester me with your trivial problems.