QUIBBLE
Scrabble letter values: Q10U1I1B3B3L1E1 = 20
Definition
- noun an evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections. — synonyms: quiddity, cavil
- verb evade the truth of a point or question by raising irrelevant objections.
- verb argue over petty things. — synonyms: niggle, pettifog, bicker, squabble, brabble
Examples
- “Let's not quibble over pennies”
- “He harped on his quibble about how the dark red paint should be described as carmine rather than burgundy.”
- “They are constantly quibbling over insignificant details.”