niggle
verb (used without object)
to criticize, especially constantly or repeatedly, in a peevish or petty way; carp.
niggles
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present tense formof niggle (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Jenkins said he "expected a few niggles" following the operation, but his fitness started to deteriorate rapidly and he "knew nothing had changed".
From BBC ● Jan. 14, 2026
Patients are being warned not to clog up A&E with everyday niggles as NHS figures show thousands turned to hospitals for minor ailments such as hiccups and ingrowing toenails last winter.
From BBC ● Dec. 3, 2025
At times he looked like Laurel and Hardy's car with various bits of his body looking like they were going to fall off because of his niggles.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2025
There was precious little time to overcome any niggles before the final.
From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2024
"Today we could not use Kevin because he had niggles in his hamstring and I didn't want to take risk," he said.
From BBC ● Feb. 20, 2024
