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Niggler

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nig·gle  (ngl)
intr.v. nig·gled, nig·gling, nig·gles
1. To be preoccupied with trifles or petty details.
2. To find fault constantly and trivially; carp. See Synonyms at quibble.

[Perhaps of Scandinavian origin.]

niggler n.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Niggler - someone who constantly criticizes in a petty wayniggler - someone who constantly criticizes in a petty way
critic - someone who frequently finds fault or makes harsh and unfair judgments


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