Squabble: meaning, definitions and examples

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squabble

[ ˈskwɒb(ə)l ]

^{Context #1}

in a disagreement

A noisy quarrel about something trivial.

Synonyms

argument, dispute, quarrel

Examples of usage

The children were having a squabble over who gets to sit in the front seat.
The siblings often engage in squabbles over the TV remote.

^{Context #2}

in a disagreement

To quarrel noisily over a trivial matter.

Synonyms

argue, bicker, quibble

Examples of usage

The neighbors squabbled over the property line.
The colleagues were squabbling about the project deadline.

Translations

Translations of the word "squabble" in other languages:

🇵🇹 briga

disputa
discussão

🇮🇳 झगड़ा

🇩🇪 Streit

Zank
Auseinandersetzung

🇮🇩 pertengkaran

🇺🇦 сварка

суперечка
чвари

🇵🇱 sprzeczka

🇯🇵 口論 (こうろん)

🇫🇷 querelle

dispute
chicane

🇪🇸 pelea

disputa
riña

🇹🇷 tartışma

kavga
anlaşmazlık

🇰🇷 말다툼

🇸🇦 شجار

🇨🇿 hádka

🇸🇰 hádka

🇨🇳 争吵 (zhēngchǎo)

🇸🇮 prepírka

🇮🇸 deila

🇰🇿 дау

🇬🇪 კამათი

🇦🇿 qarşıdurma

🇲🇽 pelea

disputa
riña

Word origin

The word 'squabble' originated in the mid-17th century, possibly from the obsolete word 'quab', meaning 'quarrel'. Over time, it evolved to refer to noisy, minor disputes or arguments. The term has been used to describe petty disagreements among individuals in various contexts.