Difference between Niggle and Fuss

What is the difference between Niggle and Fuss?

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

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.

Fuss

Part of speech: noun

Definition: (countable or uncountable) excessive activity, worry, bother, or talk about somethinga complaint or noisean exhibition of affection or admirationFuture 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 somethingTo show affection for, esp. animals.To pet.

Example sentence: Korean children get a lot of fuss made over them, I guess because life was tough in the old country, and it was a big deal if you survived. There's a big party thrown when you are 100 days old, followed by another when you make it to one whole year.

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

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