Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quibbling
verb
/ˈkwɪb.əl/
Definition
The act of arguing or raising objections about a trivial matter.
Examples
- She spent the afternoon quibbling over the details of the contract.
- Instead of addressing the main issue, he was only quibbling about the wording.
Meaning
Quibbling refers to the practice of making minor or petty objections and arguments, often to avoid the main issue or to delay a discussion.
Synonyms
- nitpicking
- petty arguing
- bickering
- fuss
