Definitions for niggles

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niggles nig·gle

Spelling: [nig-uh l]

IPA: /ˈnɪg əl/

Niggles is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 124 anagrams from letters in niggles (eggilns).

Definitions for niggles

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 niggles

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