niggle
verb (used without object)
to criticize, especially constantly or repeatedly, in a peevish or petty way; carp.
niggler
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a word derived from
niggle.
Example Sentences
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Each writer has his method; Scott was no stipples or niggler, but, as we shall see later, he often altered much in his proof-sheets.
From Waverley by Sir Walter Scott
