Nettle | Mean of nettle in English Dictionary
/ˈnɛtl̟/
- Verb
- to make (someone) angry
- The mayor's recent actions have nettled some members of the community.
- It nettles him that his younger coworker got a promotion before he did.
- Noun
- a tall plant that has leaves with hairs that sting you if you touch them
- to deal with an unpleasant situation without delay
- He decided to grasp the nettle and try to solve the problem himself.
