Definition of Niggle

1. Verb. Worry unnecessarily or excessively. "Sam and Sue niggle over the results of the experiment"; "Don't fuss too much over the grandchildren--they are quite big now"

Exact synonyms: Fret, Fuss
Generic synonyms: Worry
Specialized synonyms: Scruple, Dither, Flap, Pother
Derivative terms: Fret, Fuss

2. Verb. Argue over petty things. "Sam wants to niggle with Sue "; "Let's not quibble over pennies"
Exact synonyms: Bicker, Brabble, Pettifog, Quibble, Squabble
Generic synonyms: Argue, Contend, Debate, Fence
Derivative terms: Bicker, Niggler, Pettifogger, Pettifoggery, Quibbler, Squabble

Definition of Niggle

1. v. t. To trifle with; to deceive; to mock.

2. v. t. To trifle or play.

3. v. t. To use, spend, or do in a petty or trifling manner.

4. v. i. To move about restlessly or without result; to fidget.

Definition of Niggle

1. to worry over petty details [v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Niggle

Niger River
nigga
niggard
niggarded
niggarding
niggardliness
niggardlinesses
niggardly
niggardness
niggards
nigger
niggered
niggering
niggers
niggery
niggle (current term)
niggled
niggler
nigglers
niggles
nigglier
niggliest
niggling
nigglingly
nigglings
niggly
nigh
nigh
nigh(a)
nighed

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