niggle
verb (used without object)
to criticize, especially constantly or repeatedly, in a peevish or petty way; carp.
niggly
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a word derived from
niggle.
Example Sentences
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Moving to Arsenal was a fantastic opportunity, but she initially struggled for game time and a few niggly injuries held her back.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2023
This is admittedly a small and niggly question to get stuck on.
From Slate ● Nov. 15, 2021
The second half continued in the same vein as the first after Steffen scored, with frequent interruptions and many niggly fouls.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 29, 2021
Showing great mobility for a big man, Berdych fired 37 winners to neutralize the potentially tricky world number 25 in a sometimes niggly two-hour contest on Margaret Court Arena.
From Reuters ● Jan. 21, 2018
The Vicarage was well enough in its way, but fussy and niggly and scratchy.
From The Tower of Oblivion by Oliver [pseud.] Onions
