What does Niggle mean?
Definitions for Niggle
ˈnɪg əlnig·gle
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word Niggle.
Princeton's WordNet
fuss, niggle, fretverb
worry unnecessarily or excessively
"don't fuss too much over the grandchildren--they are quite big now"
quibble, niggle, pettifog, bicker, squabble, brabbleverb
argue over petty things
"Let's not quibble over pennies"
Wiktionary
nigglenoun
A minor complaint or problem.
nigglenoun
Small, cramped handwriting.
niggleverb
To trifle with; to deceive; to mock.
niggleverb
To dwell too much on minor points.
niggleverb
To fidget, fiddle, be restless.
Etymology: First attested in 1599. Origin uncertain, but likely from nigla and/or nugla. Possibly cognate to niggard.
Wikipedia
niggle
"Leaf by Niggle" is a short story written by J. R. R. Tolkien in 1938–39 and first published in the Dublin Review in January 1945. It can be found, most notably, in Tolkien's book titled Tree and Leaf, and in other places (including the collections The Tolkien Reader, Poems & Stories, A Tolkien Miscellany, and Tales from the Perilous Realm). This is notable because the book, consisting of a seminal essay called "On Fairy-Stories" and "Leaf by Niggle", offers the underlying philosophy (Creation and Sub-Creation, see below) of much of Tolkien's fantastical writings. "Leaf by Niggle" is often seen as an allegory of Tolkien's own creative process, and, to an extent, of his own life.
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niggle
Niggle refers to causing slight but persistent irritation, discomfort, or worry. It can also refer to a trivial complaint, discomfort, or criticism. Additionally, it can refer to repeatedly finding minor faults or paying too much attention to petty details.
Webster Dictionary
Niggleverb
to trifle with; to deceive; to mock
Niggleverb
to trifle or play
Niggleverb
to act or walk mincingly
Niggleverb
to fret and snarl about trifles
Etymology: [Dim. of Prov. E. nig to clip money; cf. also Prov. E. nig a small piece.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Niggle
nig′l, v.i. to trifle, busy one's self with petty matters: to cramp.—v.t. to fill with excessive detail: to befool.—n. small cramped handwriting.—ns. Nigg′ler, one who trifles; Nigg′ling, fussiness, finicking work.—adj. mean: fussy. [Freq. of nig, which may be a variant of nick.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Niggle in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Niggle in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
Examples of Niggle in a Sentence
There was just a niggle wondering whether the critics had a point. And at the point Alice said to me 'thank you for making me feel like this again'. It wiped that away completely.
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