Difference between Fuss and Niggle

What is the difference between Fuss and Niggle?

Fuss as a noun is (countable or uncountable) excessive activity, worry, bother, or talk about something while Niggle as a noun is a minor complaint or problem.

Fuss

Part of speech: noun

Definition: (countable or uncountable) excessive activity, worry, bother, or talk about something a complaint or noise an exhibition of affection or admiration Future Utah Student Section or Former Utah Student Section

Part of speech: verb

Definition: to be very worried or excited about something, often too much. to fiddle; fidget; wiggle, or adjust; to worry something To show affection for, esp. animals. To pet.

Example sentence: But I really feel strongly that our kids do way too much homework. The research is on my side. It's easy to make a fuss when you're right. That can be the tagline of my life: 'It's Easy To Make A Fuss When You're Right.'

Niggle

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A minor complaint or problem.Small, cramped handwriting.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To trifle with; to deceive; to mock.To dwell too much on minor points.To fidget, fiddle, be restless.

We hope you now know whether to use Fuss or Niggle in your sentence.

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