niggling

Meanings

• Adjective

  Causing annoyance or unease; troubling.

  - "The constant niggling of the itch in my ear was driving me mad."
  - "The niggling doubt in his mind prevented him from making a decision."

• Verb

  To harass or pester persistently.

  - "He niggled at her about her forgetfulness."
  - "She niggled at the waiter for a longer time before receiving her order."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with niggling
giggling , miggling , biggling

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Variants

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niggling , nigglingly , nigglings , niggle , niggled , niggler , nigglers , niggles

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to gnaw or worry like a dog' in Middle English.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'niggling' is often used in the context of relationships to describe persistent, annoying behavior.

2. In the Harry Potter series, 'niggling' is the name of a small, mischievous goblin.

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Related Concepts

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1. annoyance: A feeling of displeasure caused by someone or something.

2. irritation: A feeling of being annoyed, frustrated, or provoked.

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Culture

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Niggling has been used in literature to describe the persistent annoyance or irritation that can lead to conflict or tension. In art, it can represent the small, annoying details that, when overlooked, can have significant consequences.

How to Memorize "niggling"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small, persistent insect that keeps bothering you to remember the word 'niggling'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'niggling' with the feeling of a small pebble in your shoe that keeps annoying you.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Nagging Insect Gnaws' to remember the meaning of 'niggling'.

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