How to Pronounce "needled"
word
ˈnidəɫd
NEE-duhld
nˈiːdəld
NEE-duhld
Definition
If someone is needled, they are teased or annoyed in a way that is meant to provoke or irritate them. It can also literally mean poked with a needle, but it's most often used for emotional teasing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnidəɫd
British English
nˈiːdəld
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NEE-duhld
UK
NEE-duhld
Listen in Context
He needled his brother about his new haircut.
She felt needled by her classmates' jokes.
The nurse needled the patient gently.
He kept getting needled about his favorite team losing the game.