Definitions for niggle

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niggle nig·gle

Spelling: [nig-uh l]

IPA: /ˈnɪg əl/

Niggle is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 65 anagrams from letters in niggle (eggiln).

Definitions for niggle

verb (used without object)

1. to criticize, especially constantly or repeatedly, in a peevish or petty way; carp:
2. to spend too much time and effort on inconsequential details:
3. to work ineffectively; trifle:

Origin of niggle

1610-20; Scandinavian; compare Norwegian nigla to be penurious (ultimately Old Norse hnøggr stingy, cognate with Old English hnēaw); cf. niggard