quibble
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Pronunciation
- IPA /ˈkwɪbəl/
Noun
quibble noun
- A pun.
- An 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.”
Verb
quibble verb
- To complain or argue in a trivial or petty manner.“They are constantly quibbling over insignificant details.”
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