Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

stickle

verb
/ˈstɪk(ə)l/
Definition
To be overly concerned with trivial details or to quibble.
Examples
  • She always likes to stickle over the smallest issues in our discussions.
  • He tends to stickle about the rules, even when they are not important.
Meaning
Stickle means to argue or raise objections about trivial matters.
Synonyms
  • quibble
  • nitpick
  • fuss
  • haggle