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niggling

/ˈnɪɡlɪŋ/

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verb

To trifle with; to deceive; to mock.

Examples :

"The bully was niggling at his classmate's backpack, trying to make him feel foolish. "

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verb

To use, spend, or do in a petty or trifling manner.

Examples :

"My sister niggled at the details of the party invitation, spending hours changing the font and adjusting the margins. "

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verb

To dwell too much on minor points or on trifling details.

Examples :

"My brother was niggling about the tiny speck of dust on the table all morning, even though it was hardly noticeable. "

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verb

To fidget, fiddle, be restless.

Examples :

"The child was niggling with his pencil, unable to sit still during the long lecture. "

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noun

A sensation that niggles.

Examples :

"The niggling at the back of her throat suggested she might be getting a cold. "

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adjective

Examples :

"The team leader ignored the niggling details and focused on the project's main goals. "

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