01 v. t. To trifle with; to deceive; to mock.
imp. & p. p.
Niggled; p. pr. & vb. n.
Niggling
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1.
To trifle with; to deceive; to mock.[Obs.]
Entry
8 senses · 3 variants
Webster, 1913
Niggle
· Nig·gle
· IPA /ˈnɪɡəl/
02 v. i. To trifle or play.
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To trifle or play.“Take heed, daughter, You niggle not with your conscience and religion.” — Massinger.
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2.
To act or walk mincingly.[Prov. Eng.]
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To fret and snarl about trifles.[Prov. Eng.]
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To move about restlessly or without result; to fidget.(Chiefly Eng.)
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To be finicky or excessively critical; to potter; esp., to work with excessive care for trifling details, as in painting.
03 v. t. To use, spend, or do in a petty or trifling manner.
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To use, spend, or do in a petty or trifling manner.
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To elaborate excessively, as in art.