niggle

UK
/ˈnɪɡl/
US
/ˈnɪɡəl/

Traductions

nigglenoun
niggles
pl
UK
/ˈnɪɡl/
US
/ˈnɪɡəl/
He had a niggle about the way the project was being managed.
У него была придирка к тому, как управлялся проект.
мелкая боль
She felt a niggle in her knee after the run.
После пробежки она почувствовала мелкую боль в колене.
Traductions supplémentaires
незначительное замечание
мелкое беспокойство
Synonymes
minor annoyance
petty concern
slight irritation
trivial worry
niggleverb
niggled
Past Simple
niggled
Past Participle
niggling
Gerund
UK
/ˈnɪɡl̩/
US
/ˈnɪɡəl/
The thought continued to niggle at him.
Эта мысль продолжала его мучить.
He tends to niggle over small details.
Он склонен придираться к мелочам.
Traductions supplémentaires

Définitions

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.