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Definition niggle in British English

niggle verb

[intransitive/transitive] verb
/ˈnɪɡ(ə)l/
1

to worry or annoy someone slightly but continuously

Example

Something was niggling him.

Example

Doubts continued to niggle at her.

Synonyms and related words
worry concern tear apart
2

to argue with someone or criticize them about something unimportant

Example

Stop niggling, will you!

Definition niggle in British English