Quibbler: meaning, definitions and examples
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quibbler
[ kwɪb.lɚ ]
person description
A quibbler is a person who raises objections about trivial matters. This term is often used to describe someone who focuses on petty or inconsequential details, often leading to unnecessary arguments or disputes.
Synonyms
fussbudget, nitpicker, pedant, stickler.
Examples of usage
- He's such a quibbler; he always finds something to complain about.
- Don't be a quibbler during the meeting; let's focus on the main issues.
- Her quibbling over the report's font size annoyed the team.
Translations
Translations of the word "quibbler" in other languages:
🇵🇹 polemizador
🇮🇳 बहस करने वाला
🇩🇪 Streiter
🇮🇩 pendebat
🇺🇦 суперечник
🇵🇱 kłótnik
🇯🇵 議論者
🇫🇷 contrevendeur
🇪🇸 discutidor
🇹🇷 tartışmacı
🇰🇷 논쟁자
🇸🇦 مجادل
🇨🇿 diskutér
🇸🇰 diskutér
🇨🇳 争论者
🇸🇮 razpravljalec
🇮🇸 ristar
🇰🇿 даулаушы
🇬🇪 დასკვნის შემქმნელი
🇦🇿 mübahisə edən
🇲🇽 discutidor
Etymology
The word 'quibbler' is derived from the verb 'quibble,' which dates back to the early 17th century. It originally came from the Latin word 'cŭbŏlāre,' meaning to shift or evade. The term 'quibble' initially referred to a slight objection or a trivial argument and has evolved to represent someone who engages in such behavior frequently. The '-er' suffix indicates the person who performs the action of quibbling. This evolution of the term reflects a broader linguistic trend wherein many words have transitioned from a focus on the action itself to the personality traits of individuals who exhibit that action. The noun 'quibbler' captures the essence of someone who is preoccupied with trivial disputes, now commonly used in both casual and formal discussion.