Niggle vs. Wiggle

Niggle vs. Wiggle — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Niggle and Wiggle

Nigglenoun

A minor complaint or problem.

Wiggleverb

To move with irregular, back and forward or side to side motions; To shake or jiggle.

Her hips wiggle as she walks.The jelly wiggles on the plate when you move it.

Nigglenoun

(obsolete) Small, cramped handwriting.

Wigglenoun

A rapid movement in alternating opposite directions, not necessarily regular.

She walked with a sexy wiggle.

Niggleverb

To trifle with; to deceive; to mock.

Wigglenoun

(figurative) An alternating state or characteristic.

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Niggleverb

(transitive) To use, spend, or do in a petty or trifling manner.

Wigglenoun

(in the plural) See wiggles.

Niggleverb

(intransitive) To dwell too much on minor points or on trifling details.

Wigglenoun

the act of wiggling

Niggleverb

To fidget, fiddle, be restless.

Wiggleverb

move to and fro;

Don't jiggle your finger while the nurse is putting on the bandage!
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Niggleverb

worry unnecessarily or excessively;

don't fuss too much over the grandchildren--they are quite big now

Niggleverb

argue over petty things;

Let's not quibble over pennies