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| nig·gle [ nígg'l ] |
verb (past and past participle nig·gled, present participle nig·gling, 3rd person present singular nig·gles) |
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1. intransitive verb criticize in petty way: to criticize or find fault continually, especially about small matters
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2. intransitive verb be preoccupied with details: to be preoccupied with petty details
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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
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noun Canada (plural nig·gles) |
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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.
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2. nagging worry: a small but continuing source of annoyance or worry
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| [Early 17th century. Origin ?] |
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| nig·gler noun |
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