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UK
/nˈɪɡəl/
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VERB
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argue over petty things
Let's not quibble over pennies -
worry unnecessarily or excessively
don't fuss too much over the grandchildren--they are quite big now
How To Use niggle In A Sentence
- But there has, in the past, been some niggles, such as the often interminable hassle of getting money for goods and services out of some Arab nations.
- There are some niggles, though. Times, Sunday Times
- There was no doubt that Madge was a most provoking and persistent sniggler. The Beautiful Wretch; The Pupil of Aurelius; and The Four Macnicols
- Taken off as a precaution with injury niggle. Times, Sunday Times
- Whistling a quick tune or two can really help you keep a positive frame of mind when life's little niggles get to you.
- My only niggle is that the seams on the top of the shoulder are quite prominent and uncomfortable.
- Early in the first quarter against the Swans, Matthew aggravated a long-term niggle in his hamstring origin tendon," Dr Hickey told richmondfc. com.au. AFL Latest News and Broadband
- He also came struggling with a hamstring niggle, so is no defensive guarantee. The Sun
- Yes we niggled at each other when tiredness was peaking. The Amazing Survivor Race Challenge: Parenting Edition | Her Bad Mother
- But with niggles aplenty and late tackles proliferating, it was little surprise that Rutherford and Ruthven were to exchange penalties for dubious tackles throughout the game.