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niggling

/ˈnɪɡlɪŋ/

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verb

Burlarse, mofarse, engañar

To trifle with; to deceive; to mock.

Examples :

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

El abusón se burlaba de la mochila de su compañero de clase, tratando de hacerlo sentir tonto.

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verb

Usar, gastar de forma mezquina

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. "

Mi hermana usó de forma mezquina los detalles de la invitación a la fiesta, pasando horas cambiando la fuente y ajustando los márgenes.

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verb

Criticar, ser quisquilloso

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. "

Mi hermano estuvo criticando la diminuta mota de polvo en la mesa toda la mañana, a pesar de que apenas se notaba.

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verb

Moverse inquieto, juguetear, estar inquieto

To fidget, fiddle, be restless.

Examples :

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

El niño se movía inquieto con su lápiz, incapaz de quedarse quieto durante la larga conferencia.

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noun

Una sensación molesta, cosquilleo

A sensation that niggles.

Examples :

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

El cosquilleo en la parte posterior de su garganta sugería que podría estar resfriándose.

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adjective

Mezquino, insignificante

Examples :

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

El líder del equipo ignoró los detalles insignificantes y se centró en los objetivos principales del proyecto.

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