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quibbling

Pronunciation: [ˈkwɪb.lɪŋ]

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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.

Example

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

Example

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.

Example

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

Example

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

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