Niggle in Hindi
Meaning, Devanagari spelling and pronunciation
📖 Meaning of “niggle”
The meaning of “niggle” in Hindi is नुक्ताचीनी करना, pronounced nuktachini karana — it is a verb. Copy the Devanagari word above, hear how it is pronounced, and use it anywhere. To type words like this yourself, try our Hindi typing tool, or explore more words in the vocabulary sets.
📘 Definition of niggle
argue over petty things
🟢 Similar words for niggle
quibble
pettifog
bicker
squabble
brabble
fuss
fret
✍️ Niggle in a sentence
He was ineffective as he niggled during his work.
वह अपने काम के दौरान नुक्ताचीनी करता था और प्रभावहीन रहा।
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
First attested in 1599. Origin uncertain, but likely borrowed from dialectal Norwegian nigla (“to be stingy, to busy oneself with trifles”), ultimately from Old Norse hnøggr (“stingy; miserly”), related to Old English hnēaw (“stingy; niggardly”). More at niggard.
Quick facts about “niggle”
Everything we know about this word at a glance.
Word (English)
Niggle
Meaning in Hindi
नुक्ताचीनी करना
Pronunciation
nuktachini karana
Part of speech
Verb
Similar words
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Category
Word Origin (Etymology)
First attested in 1599. Origin uncertain, but likely borrowed from dialectal Norwegian nigla (“to be stingy, to busy oneself with trifles”), ultimately from Old Norse hnøggr (“stingy; miserly”), related to Old English hnēaw (“stingy; niggardly”). More at niggard.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Hindi meaning of "niggle" is नुक्ताचीनी करना (nuktachini karana).
In Devanagari script it is written as नुक्ताचीनी करना.
It is pronounced "nuktachini karana". Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear it aloud.