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niggle
[ nig-uhl ]
verb (used without object)
- to criticize, especially constantly or repeatedly, in a peevish or petty way; carp:
to niggle about the fine points of interpretation; preferring to niggle rather than take steps to correct a situation.
- to spend too much time and effort on inconsequential details:
It's difficult to be meticulous and not niggle.
- to work ineffectively; trifle:
to niggle with an uninteresting task.
niggle
/ ˈ²Ôɪɡə±ô /
verb
- intr to find fault continually
- intr to be preoccupied with details; fuss
- tr to irritate; worry
noun
- a slight or trivial objection or complaint
- a slight feeling as of misgiving, uncertainty, etc
Derived Forms
- ˈ²Ô¾±²µ²µ±ô²â, adjective
- ˈ²Ô¾±²µ²µ±ô±ð°ù, noun
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- ²Ô¾±²µî€ƒg±ô±ð°ù noun
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of niggle1
Example Sentences
Kirby, 31, took part in training on Thursday, but Kelly, 27, was not involved after both picked up "little niggles".
Despite playing with niggling injuries, the England man is without doubt the oil that is currently greasing the Real machine.
For Australia, they are waiting on the fitness of captain Alyssa Healy who has a foot problem, and all-rounder Ash Gardner's recovery from a calf niggle.
In 2023, after a succession of niggles, Jack Draper said he hated "being the guy who is injured a lot".
Jack Draper has cancelled his planned training week with Carlos Alcaraz because of a "little bit of a niggle" in his hip.
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