Category:Niggle

Nig"gle, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Niggled; p. pr. & vb. n. Niggling.] Etym: [dim. of prov. E. nig to clip money; cf. also prov. E. nig a Small piece.]

Defn: to trifle with; to deceive; to mock. [obs.] Beau. & fl.

Niggle Nig"gle, v. t.

1. To trifle or play. Take heed, daughter, you niggle not with your conscience and Religion. Massinger.

2. To act or walk mincingly. [prov. Eng.]

3. To fret and snarl about trifles. [prov. Eng.]