nagavator

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Blend of nag +‎ navigator

Noun[edit]

nagavator (plural nagavators)

  1. (rare, humorous) The person inside the vehicle who gives directions to the driver.
    • 2008, Doreen Orion, Queen of the Road: The True Tale of 47 States, 22,000 Miles, 200 Shoes, 2 Cats, 1 Poodle, a Husband, and a Bus with a Will of Its Own[1], page 128:
      "Why would I need a system with radar when I've got the Nagavator?" he chuckled.
    • 2000, Lysa M. TerKeurst, Living Life on Purpose: Discovering God's Best for Your Life[2]:
      Sometimes we'd rather be our husband's “nagavator” through the journey of life rather than trusting God to guide his steps.