niggle
verb (used without object)
to criticize, especially constantly or repeatedly, in a peevish or petty way; carp.
has niggled
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present perfectof niggle (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Although his knee completely gave up on him when the stakes were highest, it has allowed Aspinall to have surgery, solving a problem which has niggled away at him for his entire UFC career.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2023
