See Also: pingle(1)(dictionary)
pingle(2)(dictionary)

pingle(2) (iou)



pingle verb. E16.
[Origin uncertain. In branch II, cf. Swedish dial. pyngla be busy about small matters, work in a trifling way.]
I.
verb intrans. Strive, contend, vie. Scot. E16.
verb trans. Press (someone) hard in a contest, vie with; trouble. obsolete exc. Scot. E16.
verb intrans. Struggle against difficulties; labour, exert oneself; toil for a living. Scot. E16.
II.
verb intrans. Work in a trifling or ineffectual way; meddle with in a petty way; dally. Now Scot. & north. L16.
verb intrans. Pick at one's food; eat with little appetite, nibble. Now dial. E17.