niggle | ||
1. | [ verb ] worry unnecessarily or excessively | |
Synonyms: | fuss fret | |
Examples: | "don't fuss too much over the grandchildren--they are quite big now" |
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Related terms: | worry scruple dither fret | |
2. | [ verb ] argue over petty things | |
Synonyms: | bicker pettifog squabble brabble quibble | |
Examples: | "Let's not quibble over pennies" |
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Related terms: | argue bicker carper quibbler | |
Similar spelling: |
Nigel Nikole Nicole Nicley Nickle Nissley nigella Nicolle Nickole Nichole Noggle Nicol |