nagavator

nagavator

English

Etymology

Blend of nag +‎ navigator

Noun

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 […] ", thesis submitted to Durham University, 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

     Sometimes we'd rather be our husband's “nagavator” through the journey of life rather than […]