What is the meaning of niggle?

Worry unnecessarily or excessively.
- usage: "don't fuss too much over the grandchildren-they are quite big now"
- synonyms: fuss, fret
Argue over petty things.
- usage: "Let's not quibble over pennies"
- synonyms: quibble, pettifog, bicker, squabble, brabble

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APA	WordNet. (2010). niggle. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/niggle/definitions/1297551
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