niggle

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈnɪɡəl/

• Audio (UK)

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Noun

Singular niggle

Plural niggles

1. (countable) A niggle is a minor complaint or problem.
   • Synonyms: quibble and cavil

Verb

Plain form niggle

Third-person singular niggles

Past tense niggled

Past participle niggled

Present participle niggling

1. If something niggles' you, it causes you to have slight annoyance or discomfort.