QUIBBLE

/ˈkwɪbəl/ ► audio Scrabble 20 Words With Friends 24

Definition

  1. noun an evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections. — synonyms: quiddity, cavil
  2. verb evade the truth of a point or question by raising irrelevant objections.
  3. verb argue over petty things. — synonyms: niggle, pettifog, bicker, squabble, brabble

Examples

  • “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.”

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