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
