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niggle

UK
/ˈnɪɡl/
US
/ˈnɪɡəl/

Traducciones

nigglenoun
niggles
pl
UK
/ˈnɪɡl/
US
/ˈnɪɡəl/
tracasS’emploie pour une gêne, une inquiétude ou un désagrément léger mais persistant.
She had a niggle about the accuracy of the report, which kept her up at night.
Elle avait des tracas au sujet de l’exactitude du rapport, ce qui l’a tenue éveillée la nuit.
Traducciones adicionales
récriminationPour une petite critique ou une objection mesquine, souvent dans un registre plutôt soutenu.
Sinónimos
minor annoyance
trivial worry
slight irritation
petty concern
niggleverb
niggled
Past Simple
niggled
Past Participle
niggling
Gerund
UK
/ˈnɪɡl̩/
US
/ˈnɪɡəl/
chipoterFamilier; pour critiquer ou trouver à redire sur des détails insignifiants.
He tends to niggle over minor details, which can be frustrating during meetings.
Il a tendance à chipoter sur des détails mineurs, ce qui peut être frustrant pendant les réunions.
tourmenterPour une gêne ou une inquiétude légère mais persistante.
The thought of the upcoming exam continued to niggle at her throughout the weekend.
La pensée de l’examen à venir a continué de la tourmenter tout au long du week-end.
Sinónimos
torment
fret
worry
bother
pester
nag

Definiciones

nigglenoun
A slight or persistent annoyance, discomfort, or worry.
She had a niggle about the accuracy of the report, which kept her up at night.
A minor complaint or criticism.
He had a few niggles about the new policy, but overall he was satisfied.
niggleverb
To cause slight but persistent annoyance, discomfort, or anxiety.
The thought of the upcoming exam continued to niggle at her throughout the weekend.
To find fault or criticize in a petty or nagging way.
He tends to niggle over minor details, which can be frustrating during meetings.
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