quibble
verb | /quibble/
to argue or complain about trivial matters; to nitpick
quibble
verb | /quibble/
Advanced WordsEASYto argue or complain about trivial matters; to nitpick
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"They continued to quibble over minor contract details."
"Try not to quibble about small typos in the draft."
Mnemonic Trick
QUIBBLE → QUIB (small point) — petty arguing over trifles.
Etymology
From late Middle English quibben “to mock, scoff.”
Used for petty objections or hair-splitting.
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