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   niggle

   /ˈnɪɡl/

   verb

   • 1. cause slight but persistent annoyance, discomfort, or anxiety: "Doreen wanted to discuss matters that niggled at her mind" Similar irritateannoyworrytroublebotherprovokeexasperateupsetgallirkrankle withinformal:rilehack offgetget tobugget up someone's nose
   • ▪ criticize or annoy (someone) in a petty way: "people niggling me for doing too much work" Similar complainobjectmoanfussnagcarpcavilfind faultgrumblegrousemithertwineinformal:nitpick

   noun

   • 1. a trivial criticism, discomfort, or annoyance: "it is an excellent book except for my few niggles"

   Word Origin early 17th century (in the sense ‘do in an ineffectual way’): apparently of Scandinavian origin; compare with Norwegian nigla. Current senses date from the late 18th century.

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   What is the meaning of niggled?

   • To be worried, irritated, or upset by something for a long time; to have a doubt about something that keeps coming back or that you keep thinking about. English = (be) niggled. 1.

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   What is a little nigglet?

   • A small nigger, possibly a nigger baby. Nigglets stink almost as bad as niggers. A young nigger. More speciffically, one who hasn't reached puberty yet. It took that Nigger Bitch nine mounths to shit out that nigglet. A derogatory term toward a small or young person of the African race. Wow Gary Coleman is such a little nigglet.

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   Is Niggle a noun?

   • [VERB noun] You tend to niggle at your partner, and get hurt when he doesn't hug you. [VERB + at] Niggle is also a noun. Our life together is more important than any minor niggle we might have. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

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   What is a niggle in a sentence?

   • Verb She had been niggled by worry her entire life. He's always niggling over small details. Noun I've had a knee niggle for the past few days. He has a bit of a niggle in his back. I have a few minor niggles about the performance.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishNIGGLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   NIGGLE definition: 1. to worry someone slightly, usually for a long time: 2. to criticize someone about small details…. Learn more.

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     NIGGLE meaning: 1. to worry someone slightly, usually for a...

   • Znaczenie Niggle, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     niggle definicja: 1. to worry someone slightly, usually for...

   • Niggle: Russian Translation

     NIGGLE translate: изводить, надоедать . Learn more in the...

   • Niggle: Portuguese Translation

     niggle translate: irritar, queixar-se, preocupar-se,...

   • Niggle: Polish Translation

     NIGGLE translate: dokuczać, męczyć. Learn more in the...

   • Nigerien

     Nigerien definition: 1. belonging to or relating to Niger or...

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     NIGGER definition: 1. an extremely offensive word for a...

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   Niggle is a verb that means to spend too much effort on minor details, to find fault constantly, or to give stingily. It is also a noun that means a trifling doubt or complaint. See synonyms, examples, and word history of niggle.

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6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishNIGGLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Niggle means to find fault continually, to be preoccupied with details, or to irritate or worry. It can also be a noun for a slight objection or complaint. Learn more about its usage, pronunciation, and origin.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › niggleNIGGLE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   NIGGLE meaning: 1. to worry someone slightly, usually for a long time: 2. to criticize someone about small details…. Learn more.

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   Niggle definition: to criticize, especially constantly or repeatedly, in a peevish or petty way; carp. See examples of NIGGLE used in a sentence.

9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › niggleNiggle - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   niggle: 1 v worry unnecessarily or excessively Synonyms: fret , fuss Types: scruple raise scruples dither , flap , pother make a fuss; be agitated Type of: worry be ...

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