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Definitions for Niggle

[1] 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.
[2] to spend too much time and effort on inconsequential details: It's difficult to be meticulous and not niggle.
[3] to work ineffectively; trifle: to niggle with an uninteresting task.
[4] (intr) to find fault continually
[5] (intr) to be preoccupied with details; fuss
[6] (tr) to irritate; worry
[7] a slight or trivial objection or complaint
[8] a slight feeling as of misgiving, uncertainty, etc

Words related to Niggle

cavil, moan, grumble, grouse, carp, object, nag, argue, complain, fuss

Words nearby Niggle

niggard, niggardly, nigger, nigger heaven, nigger of the narcissus, the, niggle, niggling, nigh, night, night and day, night blindness

Origin of Niggle

1610–20; < Scandinavian; compare Norwegian nigla to be penurious (ultimately < Old Norse hnøggr stingy, cognate with Old English hnēaw ); cf. niggard

Other words from Niggle

nig·gler , noun

Word origin for Niggle

C16: from Scandinavian; related to Norwegian nigla. Compare niggard

Synonyms for Niggle

argue, carp, cavil, complain, fuss, grouse, grumble, moan, nag, object, find fault