needler

/ˈniːdlər/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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