Looking for the meaning of the word NIGGLIEST in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of NIGGLIEST with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Niggly
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈnɪɡli
Dialects: British English
Definition:
causing slight but persistent discomfort or anxiety
Short Definition:causing slight but persistent discomfort or annoyance
Examples:- he has had a niggly injury which he is now over
- a niggly worry
Definition:
denoting or engaging in trivial or irritating criticism
Short Definition:engaging in trivial or irritating criticism
Examples:- we get very niggly with each other
- the group faced some niggly questioning
