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Niggle Definition & Meaning

niggle
verb
  1. worry unnecessarily or excessively; "don't fuss too much over the grandchildren--they are quite big now"
  2. argue over petty things; "Let's not quibble over pennies"

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Frequently asked questions

What does niggle mean?
worry unnecessarily or excessively; "don't fuss too much over the grandchildren--they are quite big now" argue over petty things; "Let's not quibble over pennies"
What part of speech is niggle?
Niggle is a verb.
How many definitions does niggle have?
Niggle has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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