Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
squabble
verb / noun
/ˈskwäbəl/
Definition
A noisy and heated argument or disagreement.
Examples
- The children began to squabble over who would get to play with the toy first.
- The politicians engaged in a squabble during the debate, focusing on trivial matters instead of important issues.
Meaning
Squabble refers to a quarrel or dispute that is often trivial or petty in nature. It usually involves people arguing over minor issues.
Synonyms
- argument
- dispute
- quarrel
- bickering
- altercation
