Niggle

Niggle

(1): ( v. t.) To use, spend, or do in a petty or trifling manner.

(2): ( v. t.) To act or walk mincingly.

(3): ( v. i.) To be finicky or excessively critical; to potter; esp., to work with excessive care for trifling details, as in painting.

(4): ( v. t.) To fret and snarl about trifles.

(5): ( v. i.) To move about restlessly or without result; to fidget.

(6): ( v. t.) To elaborate excessively, as in art.

(7): ( v. t.) To trifle with; to deceive; to mock.

(8): ( v. t.) To trifle or play.