niggle

Meanings

• Verb

  To cause annoyance or worry by persistent small problems.

  - "His constant niggling about the dishes was driving her crazy."
  - "The old car continued to niggle, with one problem after another."

• Noun

  A small annoyance or worry.

  - "The niggle at the back of her mind refused to go away."
  - "He ignored the niggle of doubt and went ahead with the investment."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈnɪɡəl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with niggle
giggle , miggle , twiggle

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Variants

List of all variants of niggle that leads to same result
niggle , niggled , niggler , nigglers , niggles , niggling

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to keep nagging or pestering'. Derived from Middle English 'nigelen' or 'niggelen', meaning 'to tickle, tease, or torment'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'niggle' is often used in the UK to describe a small problem or annoyance.

2. The term 'niggle' is also used in golf to describe a small, inconsequential error or mistake.

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Related Concepts

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1. annoyance: A feeling of displeasure caused by someone or something. Niggle is a type of annoyance caused by persistent small problems.

2. worry: A feeling of anxiety or concern about a situation or something that may happen. Niggle is a persistent worry caused by small problems.

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Culture

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The word 'niggle' has been used extensively in literature and art to describe persistent annoyances or worries. In Charles Dickens' 'Bleak House', the character Jo the crossing sweeper is described as having 'a niggle in his mind' about a debt he owes. In music, the term 'niggle' has been used in the title of a song by the band 'The Muffs'.

How to Memorize "niggle"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small, persistent problem that keeps bothering you. Imagine yourself trying to ignore it but it continues to nag at you.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'niggle' with the feeling of annoyance or worry caused by persistent small problems.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Never Ignore a Gnawing Little Annoyance' to help remember the meaning of 'niggle'.

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