Quibble

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈkwɪbÉ™l/
• Rhymes: -ɪbÉ™l

Origin

From a diminutive of Latin quibus (""), which appeared frequently in legal documents

Wheelock's Latin, Frederic M. Wheelock, 6th ed., p. 115

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Full definition of quibble

Noun

1. A trivial or minor complaint, objection or argument.He harped on his quibble about how the dark red paint should be described as carmine rather than burgundy.
2. A shift or turn from the point in question; a trifling or evasive distinction; a cavil.
• I. WattsQuibbles have no place in the search after truth.
3. (obsolete) A pun.

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Verb

1. (intransitive) To complain or argue in a trivial or petty manner.They are constantly quibbling over insignificant details.

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