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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It's been hard work and "niggly" at times, but many businesses in the East of England say they have been able to cope with the first year of Brexit.
From BBC ● Jan. 4, 2022
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
It was tense and niggly, with neither side really imposing themselves or looking like scoring.
From The Guardian ● May 14, 2019
The Vicarage was well enough in its way, but fussy and niggly and scratchy.
From The Tower of Oblivion by Oliver [pseud.] Onions
