English Explanatory Dictionary

needling

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A needy person.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of needle
noun
  1. The act of one who needles or annoys.

Pronunciation

/ˈniːdlɪŋ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-needling.wav /ˈnid(ə)lɪŋ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-needling2.wav

Word forms

needling needlings

Etymology

From need + -ling.

Derived words

needlingly dry needling microneedling
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