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quibbling

 

[ ˈkwɪblɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

in a discussion

To argue or raise objections about trivial or irrelevant details.

Synonyms

argue, bicker, nitpick

Examples of usage

  • He spent the entire meeting quibbling about the font size on the presentation slides.
  • She's always quibbling over the smallest details instead of focusing on the bigger picture.
Context #2 | Noun

in a debate

The practice of arguing or raising objections about trivial or irrelevant details.

Synonyms

arguing, bickering, nitpicking

Examples of usage

  • His constant quibbling during the debate made it difficult to reach any conclusions.
  • I don't have time for your quibbling, let's focus on finding a solution.

Translations

Translations of the word "quibbling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 discussão trivial

🇮🇳 नुक्ताचीनी

🇩🇪 Kleinlichkeit

🇮🇩 perdebatan remeh

🇺🇦 суперечка через дрібниці

🇵🇱 drobiazgowość

🇯🇵 些細なことにこだわる

🇫🇷 chicanerie

🇪🇸 quisquilloso

🇹🇷 önemsiz ayrıntılar üzerinde tartışma

🇰🇷 사소한 것에 대한 논쟁

🇸🇦 جدال حول تفاهات

🇨🇿 hnidopišství

🇸🇰 hnidopisenie

🇨🇳 吹毛求疵

🇸🇮 pribijanje na malenkosti

🇮🇸 smámunasemi

🇰🇿 ұсақ талас

🇬🇪 წვრილმანი კამათი

🇦🇿 xırda məsələlərə dair mübahisə

🇲🇽 discutir sobre nimiedades

Etymology

The word 'quibbling' has its origins in the Middle English word 'quibelen', which means to play on words or cavil. It became popular in the 17th century and has been used to describe the act of arguing over trivial matters ever since. The practice of quibbling can be seen in various debates and discussions throughout history, where individuals focus on minor details rather than the main issues at hand.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,832 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.