needler

noun

nee·​dler ˈnēd(ᵊ)lə(r) 

plural -s

1

: one that makes, uses, or deals in needles

2

British : one that sews up packages

3

: one that goads or prods

especially : one that indulges in sharp and often captious criticism of others

the moderator was an able discussion leader rather than just a plain needler

—John Withall

Word History

Etymology

in sense 1, from needle entry 1 + -er; in other senses from needle entry 2 + -er

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