niggle

About 0.02 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A minor complaint or problem.
2. noun Small, cramped handwriting.
3. verb To trifle with; to deceive; to mock.
4. verb To use, spend, or do in a petty or trifling manner.
5. verb To dwell too much on minor points or on trifling details.
6. verb To fidget, fiddle, be restless.
7. verb To walk with short steps.

Similar words

fuss pettifog quibble brabble bicker squabble fret naggle gripe sniggling

Often followed by

of at is in and over was that away

Word family

niggled niggler nigglers niggles niggling