needling

English

Etymology 1

From need +‎ -ling.

Noun

needling (plural needlings)

  1. A needy person.

Etymology 2

From needle +‎ -ing.

Verb

needling

  1. present participle and gerund of needle

Noun

needling (plural needlings)

  1. The act of one who needles or annoys.
    • 2017, Paul Chrystal, When in Rome: Social Life in Ancient Rome:
      […] it is a steady drip drip of small imperceptible needlings and irritations, coming day after day between a man and his wife, […]

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