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quibbling

Pronunciation: [ˈkwɪb.lɪŋ]

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Learn how to use quibbling in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “argument”

(verb) to argue or disagree about small, unimportant details, rather than focusing on what's really important. It's like when friends spend too much time talking about little things instead of solving a bigger problem.

Example

They were quibbling over who would get the last cookie, but they were still having fun together.

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Instead of quibbling over tiny mistakes, they should focus on finishing the project.

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Why are they quibbling about such a small issue instead of working as a team?

Context: “argument”

(noun) an argument or disagreement about unimportant details. It's like a small fight between friends about something that doesn't really matter.

Example

Their quibbling was amusing, and it didn't affect their friendship.

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The quibbling turned into a big fight, which was unnecessary.

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What was the quibbling about, and did it really matter in the end?

How to pronounce quibbling

Pronunciation: [ˈkwɪb.lɪŋ]

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