nigglingly
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nigglingly — adverb see niggling … New Collegiate Dictionary
nigglingly — nɪglɪŋlɪ adv. in a niggling manner … English contemporary dictionary
nigglingly — nig·gling·ly … English syllables
nigglingly — adverb see niggling * * * niggˈlingly adverb • • • Main Entry: ↑niggle … Useful english dictionary
niggling — nigglingly, adv. /nig ling/, adj. 1. petty; trivial; inconsequential: to quibble about a niggling difference in terminology. 2. demanding too much care, attention, time, etc.: niggling chores about the house. [1590 1600; NIGGLE + ING2] * * * … Universalium
niggling — adjective Date: 1599 petty; also bothersome or persistent especially in a petty or tiresome way < niggling injuries > • niggling noun • nigglingly adverb … New Collegiate Dictionary
niggle — verb 1》 cause slight but persistent annoyance, discomfort, or anxiety. 2》 criticize in a petty way. noun a trivial criticism, worry, or annoyance. Derivatives niggling adjective nigglingly adverb niggly adjective Origin C17: appar. of Scand.… … English new terms dictionary
futz — [[t]fʌts[/t]] Slang. 1) cvb sts to pass time in idleness (usu. fol. by around) 2) phv+sts futz (around) with, to deal with tediously and nigglingly 3) cvb sts a fool; simpleton • Etymology: 1930–35, amer … From formal English to slang
niggling — adj. 1 troublesome or irritating in a petty way. 2 trifling or petty. Derivatives: nigglingly adv … Useful english dictionary
nit-pick — nitˈ pick intransitive verb • • • Main Entry: ↑nit * * * nit pick «NIHT PIHK», Informal. –v.t. to pick at (something) in a petty or niggling manner, as if removing a nit or louse; examine pedantically; search for petty faults: »To make a show of… … Useful english dictionary
