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- Dictionaryquibble/ˈkwɪbl/
noun
- 1. a slight objection or criticism about a trivial matter: "the only quibble about this book is the price" Similar
- 2. a play on words; a pun. archaic
verb
- 1. argue or raise objections about a trivial matter: "they are always quibbling about the amount they are prepared to pay" Similar
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QUIBBLE definition: 1. to argue about, or say you disapprove of, something that is not important: 2. a complaint or…. Learn more.
1. : to evade the point of an argument by caviling about words. 2. a. : cavil, carp. b. : bicker. transitive verb. : to subject to quibbles. quibbler. ˈkwi-b (ə-)lər. noun. quibble. 2 of 2. noun. 1. : an evasion of or shift from the point.
noun. an instance of the use of ambiguous, prevaricating, or irrelevant language or arguments to evade a point at issue. Synonyms: ambiguity, shift, sophism, equivocation, evasion. the general use of such arguments. petty or carping criticism; a minor objection.
A quibble is a small argument or fight. As a verb, it means to pick a mini-fight over something that doesn't really matter. "Let's not quibble over price," people will say, usually when they plan to gouge you.
A quibble is a small and unimportant complaint about something. These are minor quibbles. Synonyms: objection , complaint , niggle , protest More Synonyms of quibble
1. a petty or carping criticism. 2. an instance of the use of ambiguous, deceptive, or irrelevant language or arguments to evade a point at issue. v.i. 3. to argue or complain about trivial matters; bicker, carp, or cavil.
Quibble definition: To argue or find fault over trivial matters or minor concerns; cavil.
1. When people quibble over a small matter, they argue about it even though it is not important. [...] 2. A quibble is a small and unimportant complaint about something. [...] More. Pronunciations of 'quibble' American English: kwɪbəl British English: kwɪbəl. More. Conjugations of 'quibble' present simple: I quibble, you quibble [...]
Jun 2, 2024 · ( informal, intransitive) To complain or argue in a trivial or petty manner. They are constantly quibbling over insignificant details. ( informal, rare, transitive) To contest, especially some trivial issue in a petty manner. The customer quibbled the bill.
A quibble is a small and unimportant complaint about something. These are minor quibbles. Synonyms: objection , complaint , niggle , protest More Synonyms of quibble
