单词 | niggle |
释义 | niggle (nɪgəl ) Word forms: niggles , niggling , niggled 1. verb If something niggles you, it causes you to worry slightly over a long period of time. [mainly British] I realise now that the things which used to niggle and annoy me just don't really matter. [VERB noun] It's been niggling at my mind ever since I met Neville in Nice. [VERB + at] The puzzle niggled away in Arnold's mind. [V away] Synonyms: bother, concern, worry, trouble Niggle is also a noun. So why is there a little niggle at the back of my mind? 2. verb If someone niggles you, they annoy you by continually criticizing you for what you think are small or unimportant things. [mainly British] I don't react anymore when opponents try to niggle me. [VERB noun] You tend to niggle at your partner, and get hurt when he doesn't hug you. [VERB + at] Synonyms: criticize, provoke, annoy, plague Niggle is also a noun. Our life together is more important than any minor niggle we might have. |
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