quibbling

[ˈkwɪblɪŋ]

quibbling Definition

  • 1arguing or raising objections about a trivial matter
  • 2evading the truth of a point by raising irrelevant objections

Using quibbling: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "quibbling" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Stop quibbling over minor details and focus on the main issue.

  • Example

    The lawyer was accused of quibbling over technicalities to avoid answering the question.

  • Example

    I don't want to waste time quibbling about who said what.

quibbling Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with quibbling

  • quibbling over semantics

    arguing over the meaning of words or language used, especially when it is not important

    Example

    They spent hours quibbling over semantics instead of addressing the real issues.

  • quibbling over pennies

    arguing over small amounts of money or insignificant details

    Example

    He was quibbling over pennies while ignoring the larger financial problems.

  • arguing or complaining about something that is unimportant or trivial

    Example

    She was quibbling about nothing, just trying to find fault with everything.

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Summary: quibbling in Brief

Quibbling [ˈkwɪblɪŋ] refers to arguing or raising objections about a trivial matter, or evading the truth of a point by raising irrelevant objections. It is often associated with wasting time over minor details, as in 'Stop quibbling over minor details and focus on the main issue.' Phrases like 'quibbling over semantics' and 'quibbling over pennies' highlight the tendency to argue over insignificant matters.