noun
- petty complaints, criticisms, or objections; minor annoyances or quibbles
Usage: usually plural; informal
adjective
- characterized by petty criticism or fault-finding; involving minor or trivial concerns
Usage: informal
Examples
- Despite the nigglings from critics, the film was a commercial success.
- She had various nigglings about the contract before signing it.
- His nigglings over small details slowed down the project.
- The coach dismissed the nigglings from the opposing team as excuses.
- There were constant nigglings about the budget allocation.
- He made nigglings objections to every proposal presented.