Squabbled: meaning, definitions and examples
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squabbled
[ ˈskwä-bəld ]
argument, dispute
To squabble means to engage in a noisy quarrel or argument, often over trivial matters. It typically involves a back-and-forth exchange of insults or disputes, lacking any serious intent. Squabbling can occur among siblings, friends, or even coworkers, often leading to a tense but temporary conflict. The term suggests a somewhat childish or petty nature to the disagreement, emphasizing the lack of substance in the disputes.
Synonyms
argue, bicker, dispute, quarrel.
Examples of usage
- The children squabbled over who got the last cookie.
- During the meeting, the team squabbled about the project's direction.
- Siblings often squabble about the remote control.
- The two cats squabbled over the sunny spot on the floor.
Translations
Translations of the word "squabbled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 discutido
- briguenta
- disputado
🇮🇳 झगड़ा किया
- विवाद किया
- लड़ाई की
🇩🇪 gestritten
- gezwitschert
- gestritten haben
🇮🇩 bertengkar
- berdebat
- berkelahi
🇺🇦 посперечалися
- поругалися
- вчинили сварку
🇵🇱 kłócił się
- spierał się
- awanturował się
🇯🇵 口論した
- 言い争った
- けんかした
🇫🇷 disputé
- s'est disputé
- a eu une querelle
🇪🇸 discutido
- pelea
- riña
🇹🇷 tartıştı
- kavga etti
- münakaşa etti
🇰🇷 다툼
- 논쟁
- 싸움
🇸🇦 تنازع
- تجادل
- اختلف
🇨🇿 hádat se
- pohádal
- diskutoval
🇸🇰 hádali
- sporiť
- diskutovali
🇨🇳 争吵
- 争论
- 斗嘴
🇸🇮 prepiral
- se prepirati
- razpravljal
🇮🇸 deila
- kvarta
- ónun
🇰🇿 дауласты
- талас
- сөзге келу
🇬🇪 კამათობდნენ
- შეეკითხნენ
- დაპირისპირება
🇦🇿 mübahisə etdi
- dava etdi
- qarşıdurma
🇲🇽 discutido
- pelea
- riña
Etymology
The word 'squabble' originates from the Middle English word 'squablen', which signifies to quarrel or argue. It is derived from an alteration of the earlier term 'squabble', dating back to the 15th century. The term's roots can be traced to the Scottish dialect, where 'squabble' indicated a dispute or disagreement. Over time, squabble grew in use, particularly in English literature, to represent trivial arguments typically characterized by their loud and heated nature. Interestingly, the word has retained its spirited connotation throughout the centuries, signifying not just disagreements but also a sense of frivolity in the argument. It reflects the human tendency to engage in conflict over minimal issues, capturing both the essence and entertaining side of squabbling.