NIGGLY | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word NIGGLY in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of NIGGLY 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

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