| 单词 | niggle |
| 释义 | niggle —niggler, n. /nig"euhl/, v.i. , niggled, niggling. 1. to criticize, esp. constantly or repeatedly, in a peevish or petty way; carp: to niggle about the fine points of interpretation; preferring to niggle rather than take steps to correct a situation. 2. to spend too much time and effort on inconsequential details: It's difficult to be meticulous and not niggle. 3. to work ineffectively; trifle: to niggle with an uninteresting task. [1610-20; < Scand; cf. Norw nigla to be penurious (ult. < ON hnøggr stingy, c. OE hneaw); cf. NIGGARD] |
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