NIGGLE
\nˈɪɡə͡l], \nˈɪɡəl], \n_ˈɪ_ɡ_əl]\
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argue over petty things; "Let's not quibble over pennies"
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worry unnecessarily or excessively; "don't fuss too much over the grandchildren--they are quite big now"
By Princeton University
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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To trifle or play.
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To act or walk mincingly.
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To fret and snarl about trifles.
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To use, spend, or do in a petty or trifling manner.
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To elaborate excessively, as in art.
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To be finicky or excessively critical; to potter; esp., to work with excessive care for trifling details, as in painting.
By Oddity Software
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To trifle or play.
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To act or walk mincingly.
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To fret and snarl about trifles.
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To use, spend, or do in a petty or trifling manner.
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To elaborate excessively, as in art.
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To be finicky or excessively critical; to potter; esp., to work with excessive care for trifling details, as in painting.
By Noah Webster.
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