niggly

/ˈnɪɡli/
adjective
  1. Full of or characterized by small, annoying details or problems.
    • The project was niggly, with a dozen tiny issues to fix.
    • I find assembling furniture to be a niggly task.
    • Her niggly cough bothered everyone in the quiet library.
  2. Tending to focus on minor faults or details; fussy.
    • He's a niggly eater who picks apart every meal.
    • The niggly customer complained about the thread count of the napkins.
    • My niggly neighbor always finds something to grumble about.
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