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niggling

/ˈnɪɡlɪŋ/

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verb

Chicaner, taquiner, se moquer

To trifle with; to deceive; to mock.

Examples :

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

Le tyran chicanait le sac à dos de son camarade de classe, essayant de le ridiculiser.

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verb

Utiliser de manière mesquine, chiche

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. "

Ma sœur a utilisé de manière mesquine les détails de l'invitation à la fête, passant des heures à changer la police et à ajuster les marges.

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verb

Chicaner, ergoter

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. "

Mon frère a chicané toute la matinée à propos du minuscule grain de poussière sur la table, alors qu'il était à peine visible.

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verb

S'agiter, chipoter, être agité

To fidget, fiddle, be restless.

Examples :

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

L'enfant s'agitait avec son crayon, incapable de rester assis pendant la longue conférence.

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noun

Une sensation irritante, une gêne

A sensation that niggles.

Examples :

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

La gêne au fond de la gorge suggérait qu'elle pourrait attraper un rhume.

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adjective

Chicanier, insignifiant

Examples :

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

Le chef d'équipe a ignoré les détails insignifiants et s'est concentré sur les principaux objectifs du projet.

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