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Niggle

/ˈnɪɡəl/

A minor complaint or problem.

📖 Definitions of "Niggle"

noun
  1. 1

    A minor complaint or problem.

  2. 2

    Small, cramped handwriting.

verb
  1. 1

    To trifle with; to deceive; to mock.

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

    To dwell too much on minor points or on trifling details.

  4. 4

    To fidget, fiddle, be restless.

🔄 Synonyms of "Niggle"

7 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
fretverb(transitive) To chafe or irritate; to worry.
fussnoun(countable or uncountable) Excessive activity, worry, bother, or talk about something.
squabblenounA minor fight or argument.
quibblenounAn argument or objection based on an ambiguity of wording or similar trivial circumstance; a minor complaint.
brabblenoun(dated) To make clamorous noises; to act noisily.
bickerverbTo quarrel in a tiresome, insulting manner.
pettifogverb(intransitive) To quibble over trivial matters; nitpick.

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WordDefinition
fussnoun(countable or uncountable) Excessive activity, worry, bother, or talk about something.
pettifogverb(intransitive) To quibble over trivial matters; nitpick.
quibblenounAn argument or objection based on an ambiguity of wording or similar trivial circumstance; a minor complaint.
brabblenoun(dated) To make clamorous noises; to act noisily.
bickerverbTo quarrel in a tiresome, insulting manner.
squabblenounA minor fight or argument.
fretverb(transitive) To chafe or irritate; to worry.
naggleverbTo niggle; to irritate or bother continually or repeatedly.
gripenounA complaint, often a petty or trivial one.
snigglingverb(rare) A chuckle; a snicker.
nibblingverbThe act or sound of one who nibbles.
nickernounA soft neighing sound characteristic of a horse.
quibletnoun(obsolete) A quibble; an objection.
grumblenounA surly complaint.
quirknounAn idiosyncrasy; a slight glitch, a mannerism; something unusual about the manner or style of something or someone.
snicklenoun(dialect) Suppressed or sly laughter; snigger.
whingeingnounA peevish complaint.
whinenounA long-drawn, high-pitched complaining cry or sound.
grundlenoun(US, slang) The perineum; the area between the anus and genitals.
murmuringverbA sound that murmurs.

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