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squabble

 

[ ˈskwɒb(ə)l ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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 | Verb

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

🇮🇳 झगड़ा

🇩🇪 Streit

🇮🇩 pertengkaran

🇺🇦 сварка

🇵🇱 sprzeczka

🇯🇵 口論 (こうろん)

🇫🇷 querelle

🇪🇸 pelea

🇹🇷 tartışma

🇰🇷 말다툼

🇸🇦 شجار

🇨🇿 hádka

🇸🇰 hádka

🇨🇳 争吵 (zhēngchǎo)

🇸🇮 prepírka

🇮🇸 deila

🇰🇿 дау

🇬🇪 კამათი

🇦🇿 qarşıdurma

🇲🇽 pelea

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.

See also: squabbling.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,314, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.