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niggle

nig·gle [ nígg'l ]


verb  (past and past participle nig·gled, present participle nig·gling, 3rd person present singular nig·gles)
Definition:
 
1. intransitive verb criticize in petty way: to criticize or find fault continually, especially about small matters

2. intransitive verb be preoccupied with details: to be preoccupied with petty details

3. transitive verb worry somebody: to be a source of worry and irritation to somebody, especially in a small way over a long period of time



noun  Canada  (plural nig·gles)
Definition:
 
1. petty complaint: a small or petty complaint, criticism, or point of detail or dispute
Once we have a broad agreement, we can sort out these niggles.

2. nagging worry: a small but continuing source of annoyance or worry

[Early 17th century. Origin ?]

nig·gler noun
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