Quibble

noun

/ˈkwɪbəl/

Word Frequency: 0.3

Definitions

1.nounA pun.

2.nounAn objection or argument based on an ambiguity of wording or similar trivial circumstance; a minor complaint.

"He harped on his quibble about how the dark red paint should be described as carmine rather than burgundy."

3.verbTo complain or argue in a trivial or petty manner.

"They are constantly quibbling over insignificant details."

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