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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
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
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. Noun. A minor complaint or problem. ¹
2. Noun. (obsolete) Small, cramped handwriting. ¹
3. Verb. To trifle with; to deceive; to mock. ¹
4. Verb. To dwell too much on minor points. ¹
5. Verb. To fidget, fiddle, be restless. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Niggle
1. to worry over petty details [v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Niggle
| niggies niggish niggle (current term) niggled niggler nigglers niggles nigglier niggliest niggliite | niggling nigglingly nigglings niggly nigh nigh(a) |
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