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niggling
adjective nig·gling \ˈni-g(ə-)liŋ\
: causing you to feel a slight pain or to be worried or annoyed for a long time
Full Definition of NIGGLING
: petty; also : bothersome or persistent especially in a petty or tiresome way <niggling injuries>
— niggling noun
— nig·gling·ly \-lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of NIGGLING
1599
Related to NIGGLING
- Synonyms
- chicken, de minimis, footling, inconsequential, inconsiderable, insignificant, measly, Mickey Mouse, minute, negligible, no-account, nominal, paltry, peanut, petty, picayune, piddling, piddly, piffling, pimping, slight, trifling, trivial
- Antonyms
- big, consequential, considerable, important, material, significant
NIGGLING Defined for Kids
niggling
adjective nig·gling \ˈni-gliŋ\
Definition of NIGGLING for Kids
: petty 1
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