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Quibble Definition & Meaning

quibble
noun
  1. an evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections
verb
  1. evade the truth of a point or question by raising irrelevant objections
  2. argue over petty things; "Let's not quibble over pennies"

"Quibble" in song lyrics

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  • "Cold rock a rabble, question when we quibble"
    The 7A3 — Drums of Steel

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Frequently asked questions

What does quibble mean?
an evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections evade the truth of a point or question by raising irrelevant objections argue over petty things; "Let's not quibble over pennies"
What part of speech is quibble?
Quibble is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does quibble have?
Quibble has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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