Quibbled: meaning, definitions and examples

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quibbled

 

[ หˆkwษชb.ษ™ld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

dispute details

To quibble means to argue or raise objections about a trivial matter. It often involves making a fuss over small details instead of addressing the main point of contention. People tend to quibble during debates or discussions when they want to divert attention away from larger issues. This behavior can be seen as a way to avoid taking responsibility for a more significant topic. Quibbling can lead to misunderstandings and frustration among parties involved.

Synonyms

argue, bicker, haggle, nitpick

Examples of usage

  • Stop quibbling about the price and just pay for it.
  • The committee members quibbled over the wording of the proposal.
  • She tended to quibble about the smallest details during meetings.

Translations

Translations of the word "quibbled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น discutido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฟเคขเคผเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช streiten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berdebat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฒะฐั€ะธั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kล‚รณciฤ‡ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฃ่ซ–ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท discuter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ discutir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tartฤฑลŸmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋…ผ์Ÿํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุดุงุฌุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hรกdat se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hรกdka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบ‰ๅต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prepirati se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ deila

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะฐัƒะปะฐััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒแƒ แƒ•แƒ”แƒ–แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผbahisษ™ etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ discutir

Etymology

The word 'quibble' originated in the late 16th century, derived from the Latin word 'quibblare', which means to make a fuss. Initially, it was used to refer to a slight or trivial objection in matters of law or argumentation. Over time, the meaning of 'quibble' evolved to include any petty or trivial dispute, especially regarding minor details. The term became more widely known in English within the context of casual conversation, where it implied a sense of triviality and minor disagreement. As language developed, it took on connotations of being argumentative over insignificant matters, which remains prevalent in contemporary usage.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,225, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.