English Explanatory Dictionary

niggly

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Bad-tempered, especially about trivial details.
  2. Trivial, insignificant
  3. Pernickety, paying too much attention to small details.

Pronunciation

/ˈnɪɡ(ə)li/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-niggly.wav

Word forms

niggly more niggly most niggly

Etymology

From niggle + -y.

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