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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Even small niggles can mean players miss two or three games.
From BBC ● Dec. 24, 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
"When you've had such a long period of time out, you have got massive risk of picking up niggles in other areas," Anna Poyser, lead physio at the Lawn Tennis Association, told BBC Sport.
From BBC ● Jan. 15, 2024
Avoiding major injuries - although minor niggles after a long absence may be unavoidable - will be the key to a productive season.
From BBC ● Jan. 12, 2024
