adj
niggly
Niggly (adj) means Bad-tempered, especially about trivial details.
adj
1
Bad-tempered, especially about trivial details.
2
Trivial, insignificant
3
Pernickety, paying too much attention to small details.
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Etymology
From niggle + -y.
Rhymes for niggly
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What is the meaning of niggly?
"niggly" (adj) means bad-tempered, especially about trivial details.
What are the different meanings of niggly?
"niggly" has 3 main meanings: 1. Bad-tempered, especially about trivial details; 2. Trivial, insignificant; 3. Pernickety, paying too much attention to small details.