needler
/ˈniːdlər/
noun
- A person who annoys or provokes someone, often in a teasing or sarcastic way.
- The comedian was a skilled needler, getting laughs by gently mocking the audience.
- My brother is such a needler; he always finds something to tease me about.
- She ignored the needler's comments and walked away calmly.
- A person who uses a needle, especially in sewing, embroidery, or medical procedures.
- As a skilled needler, she could embroider intricate designs in minutes.
- The nurse was a gentle needler, making vaccinations almost painless.
- The tailor was a master needler, creating perfect stitches by hand.