as in to complain
to make often peevish criticisms or objections about matters that are minor, unimportant, or irrelevant
you know it drives me crazy when you niggle like that
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as in quibble
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as in qualm
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Recent Examples of niggle
Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
But Timber has also suffered a couple of niggles that saw Thomas Partey shifted to right back.
—Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025
In his first season back, Cazorla played 26 games in all competitions, providing four assists, but niggling injuries hampered his contribution.
—Dermot Corrigan, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Osaka, who battled plenty of niggles through 2024 and ended the season early with a back injury, won the first set of her final against Clara Tauson before retiring with an abdominal injury.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
But Timber has also suffered a couple of niggles that saw Thomas Partey shifted to right back.
—Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
Noun
That has been due to niggling injury issues, rather than a reflection of the quality of his contributions.
—Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025
In his first season back, Cazorla played 26 games in all competitions, providing four assists, but niggling injuries hampered his contribution.
—Dermot Corrigan, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for niggle
Verb
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A number of Tesla shareholders, including some Democrats who oversee the investment of public sector pension fund money in Tesla stock, complained in May to Tesla Board Chair Robyn Denholm that Musk’s other activities are hurting the company.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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Essentially, the legislation does away with a process that some have complained can be time-consuming and expensive—at least in some cases.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
Noun
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No quibbles here though with seeing Jonathan Groff as Bobby Darin, one of the great highlights of the Broadway season and a performance America deserves to witness on Sunday night, especially since Groff may win his second Tony in a row.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
7 June 2025
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The new camera setup alongside a bigger screen answers two of the most prominent quibbles Samsung users have voiced about its foldable phones.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Despite the many trade qualms Trump has broadcast as having with the European Union, prompting him to threaten higher tariffs on several occasions, the trading bloc appears to have not received a letter from him.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
7 July 2025
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But Guerin has no qualms about missing Friday’s first round in order to get Jiricek in green and red.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
26 June 2025
Verb
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Vodka just keeps things boozy without fussing too much with the flavor.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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Sleep regressions refer to periods when a baby who previously slept well suddenly begins waking frequently, fussing more, or resisting bedtime.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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Over the objections of some Federal Trade Commission employees who sent a joint letter to Congress, that agency held a daylong session about how medical care for transgender people was a dangerous fraud.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
21 July 2025
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With maximum energy density, enhanced safety, and faster charging, nearly all objections to EV adoption would be eliminated.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Symptoms can range from muscle twitching and tremors to confusion, irregular heartbeats, and, in severe cases, seizures or coma.—
Patricia Weiser,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
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Ingesting just 1 to 2 milligrams — less than what’s inside a single regular-strength pouch — can cause nausea, vomiting and tremors, among other serious symptoms, according to the National Library of Medicine.—
Jeffrey Kopp,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Some customers aren’t thrilled with their nitpicking nature.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
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There may be more to it and perhaps PCS will nitpick.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Because of these factors, getting a complete and accurate picture of which devices are truly secure remains a challenge.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
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But Maryland argues that its permit would need to be appealed through the state courts, which would involve filing a challenge at the appropriate circuit court — in this case in Worcester County.—
Christine Condon,
Baltimore Sun,
20 July 2025
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“Niggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/niggle. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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