winkle

noun
1/ Nebbish, ineffectual person usu. of lesser stature, or odd appearance, often obsessed with pettiness and pedantry.

per 1: "Nigel drives me mad when we talk. He always has to interrupt and correct every little detail."
per 2: "Well he is such a winkle after all."

per 1: "Are you going to Nigel's party on Friday?"
per 2: "No, think I'll give it a miss. Anyway, he's a bit of a winkle."

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