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- Dictionaryquib·ble/ˈkwib(ə)l/
noun
- 1. a slight objection or criticism about a trivial matter: "the only quibble about this book is the price" Similar
- 2. a play on words; a pun. archaic
verb
- 1. argue or raise objections about a trivial matter: "they are always quibbling about the amount they are prepared to pay" Similar
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The meaning of QUIBBLE is to evade the point of an argument by caviling about words. How to use quibble in a sentence. Did you know?
QUIBBLE definition: 1. to argue about, or say you disapprove of, something that is not important: 2. a complaint or…. Learn more.
A quibble is a small argument or fight. As a verb, it means to pick a mini-fight over something that doesn't really matter. "Let's not quibble over price," people will say, usually when they plan to gouge you.
an instance of the use of ambiguous, prevaricating, or irrelevant language or arguments to evade a point at issue. Synonyms: ambiguity, shift, sophism, equivocation, evasion. the general use of such arguments. petty or carping criticism; a minor objection.
A quibble is a small and unimportant complaint about something. These are minor quibbles. Synonyms: objection , complaint , niggle , protest More Synonyms of quibble
Define quibble. quibble synonyms, quibble pronunciation, quibble translation, English dictionary definition of quibble. intr.v. quib·bled , quib·bling , quib·bles To argue or find fault over trivial matters or minor concerns; cavil.
quibble definition: to argue about something that is not important: . Learn more.
