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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.
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.
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.
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.
A quibble is a small and unimportant complaint about something. These are minor quibbles. Synonyms: objection , complaint , niggle , protest More Synonyms of quibble
Quibble definition: To argue or find fault over trivial matters or minor concerns; cavil.
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2024 How to use quibble in a sentence A weird thing to quibble about, considering he is a moon landing denier.
to argue about something that is not important: They spend far too much time quibbling over details. quibble. noun [ C ] (Definition of quibble from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of quibble. in Chinese (Traditional) 吹毛求疵，為小事而爭吵, （對小事的）抱怨或批評… See more. in Chinese (Simplified) 吹毛求疵，为小事争吵, （对小事的）抱怨或批评…
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.
