verb
- to find fault with in a petty way; to criticize minor details
- to cause slight but persistent annoyance or discomfort
noun
- a minor criticism or complaint
- a slight but persistent feeling of doubt or worry
Examples
- She tends to niggle about every small mistake in the report.
- Don’t niggle over such minor details when the project is nearly complete.
- The pain in his back continued to niggle him throughout the day.
- Her constant niggles about his work habits were becoming tiresome.
- He had a niggle of doubt about whether he had locked the door.
- The coach addressed every niggle the players had about the new strategy.
- A small niggle in her knee prevented her from running at full speed.