niggler

nig·gle

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nig-uh l]
- /ˈnɪg əl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nig-uh l]
- /ˈnɪg əl/

Definitions of niggler word

verb without object niggler to criticize, especially 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. 1
verb without object niggler to spend too much time and effort on inconsequential details: It's difficult to be meticulous and not niggle. 1
verb without object niggler to work ineffectively; trifle: to niggle with an uninteresting task. 1
noun niggler (colloquial) One who niggles; a constant critic. 1

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Origin of niggler

First appearance:

before 1610

One of the 40% oldest English words

1610-20; < Scandinavian; compare Norwegian nigla to be penurious (ultimately < Old Norse hnøggr stingy, cognate with Old English hnēaw); cf. niggard

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Parts of speech for Niggler

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niggler popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for niggler

noun niggler

critic — A critic is a person who writes about and expresses opinions about things such as books, films, music, or art.
attacker — You can refer to a person who attacks someone as their attacker.
carper — to find fault or complain querulously or unreasonably; be niggling in criticizing; cavil: to carp at minor errors.
caviler — a person who cavils
censor — If someone in authority censors letters or the media, they officially examine them and cut out any information that is regarded as secret.

All 34 Synonyms of niggler