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niggle

verb

Argue over petty things

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
N
Ends with
E
Contains
IG
Scrabble score
8

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈnɪɡəl

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. Argue over petty things

    “Let's not quibble over pennies”

verb

  1. Worry unnecessarily or excessively

    “Don't fuss too much over the grandchildren — they are quite big now”

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Example Sentences

Let's not quibble over pennies
Don't fuss too much over the grandchildren — they are quite big now

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