Definitions for Niggle
ˈnɪg əlnig·gle

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. fuss, niggle, fretverb

   worry unnecessarily or excessively

   "don't fuss too much over the grandchildren--they are quite big now"

2. quibble, niggle, pettifog, bicker, squabble, brabbleverb

   argue over petty things

   "Let's not quibble over pennies"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. nigglenoun

   A minor complaint or problem.

2. nigglenoun

   Small, cramped handwriting.

3. niggleverb

   To trifle with; to deceive; to mock.

4. niggleverb

   To dwell too much on minor points.

5. niggleverb

   To fidget, fiddle, be restless.

6. Etymology: First attested in 1599. Origin uncertain, but likely from nigla and/or nugla. Possibly cognate to niggard.

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1. 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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1. 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.

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1. Niggleverb

   to trifle with; to deceive; to mock

2. Niggleverb

   to trifle or play

3. Niggleverb

   to act or walk mincingly

4. Niggleverb

   to fret and snarl about trifles

5. Etymology: [Dim. of Prov. E. nig to clip money; cf. also Prov. E. nig a small piece.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. 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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1. leggin

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Niggle in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Niggle in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of Niggle in a Sentence

1. Bond Muir:

   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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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Niggle
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Niggle
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niggle
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Niggle
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Niggle