Meaning of NIGGLE
| Pronunciation: | | 'nigul
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- [v] argue over petty things; "Let's not quibble over pennies"
- [v] worry unnecessarily of excessively
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| | Synonyms: | | bicker, brabble, fret, fuss, pettifog, quibble, squabble |
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| | See Also: | | argue, contend, debate, dither, fence, flap, pother, scruple, worry | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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\Nig"gle\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Niggled}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Niggling}.] [Dim. of Prov. E. nig to clip money; cf. also
Prov. E. nig a small piece.]
To trifle with; to deceive; to mock. [Obs.] --Beau. & Fl.
\Nig"gle\, v. t.
1. To trifle or play.
Take heed, daughter, You niggle not with your
conscience and religion. --Massinger.
2. To act or walk mincingly. [Prov. Eng.]
3. To fret and snarl about trifles. [Prov. Eng.]
\Nig"gle\, v. t.
1. To use, spend, or do in a petty or trifling manner.
2. To elaborate excessively, as in art.
\Nig"gle\, v. i. (Chiefly Eng.)
1. To move about restlessly or without result; to fidget.
2. To be finicky or excessively critical; to potter; esp., to
work with excessive care for trifling details, as in
painting.
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