nettling Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb sting with or as with nettles and cause a stinging pain or sensation
    nettle; urticate.
  2. verb cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
    annoy; rag; devil; bother; vex; irritate; nettle; rile; get to; nark; get at; gravel; chafe.
    • Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me
    • It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves

WordNet


Net"tling noun
Definitions
  1. (Rope Making) (a) A process (resembling splicing) by which two ropes are jointed end so as to form one rope. (b) The process of tying together the ends of yarns in pairs, to prevent tangling.
Net"tling present participle & adjective
Definitions
  1. Stinging; irritating.

Webster 1913