Found 2 items, similar to niggle.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: niggle niggle v 1: worry unnecessarily or excessively; “don't fuss too much over the grandchildren--they are quite big now” [syn: fuss, fret] 2: argue over petty things; “Let's not quibble over pennies” [syn: quibble, pettifog, bicker, squabble, brabble]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Niggle Niggle \Nig"gle\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Niggled; p. pr. & vb. n. Niggling.] [Dim. of Prov. E. nig to clip money; cf. also Prov. E. nig a small piece.] To trifle with; to deceive; to mock. [Obs.] --Beau. & Fl. [1913 Webster] Niggle \Nig"gle\, v. i. 1. To trifle or play. [1913 Webster] Take heed, daughter, You niggle not with your conscience and religion. --Massinger. [1913 Webster] 2. To act or walk mincingly. [Prov. Eng.] [1913 Webster] 3. To fret and snarl about trifles. [Prov. Eng.] [1913 Webster] 4. (Chiefly Eng.) 1. To move about restlessly or without result; to fidget. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] 5. To be finicky or excessively critical; to potter; esp., to work with excessive care for trifling details, as in painting. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] Niggle \Nig"gle\, v. t. 1. To use, spend, or do in a petty or trifling manner. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] 2. To elaborate excessively, as in art. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]