Niggle ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Niggle ( verb )

To worry or complain about minor or petty things; to find fault unnecessarily.

Origin:

The word "niggle" comes from the late 16th century word "nigglen" meaning "to take care of petty things", it is probably of imitative origin.

Examples:

1. He niggled about the small details of the plan.
2. She niggled about the color of the paint, but eventually agreed to it.
3. I don't want to niggle but can you please fix that small mistake.
4. He niggled about the price, but finally agreed to pay it.
5. She niggled about the small imperfections of the dress, but decided to buy it anyway.

(As a noun)

Niggle ( noun )

To worry or complain about minor or petty things; to find fault unnecessarily.

Origin:

The word "niggle" comes from the late 16th century word "nigglen" meaning "to take care of petty things", it is probably of imitative origin.

Examples:

1. He niggled about the small details of the plan.
2. She niggled about the color of the paint, but eventually agreed to it.
3. I don't want to niggle but can you please fix that small mistake.
4. He niggled about the price, but finally agreed to pay it.
5. She niggled about the small imperfections of the dress, but decided to buy it anyway.