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quibble

The correct spelling is quibble.

How to pronounce quibble

/ˈkwɪbəl/
noun

IPA: /ˈkwɪbəl/

Say it like: Kwi-bbl-e

The correct spelling is quibble. A pun. For example: "He harped on his quibble about how the dark red paint should be described as carmine rather than burgundy."

Usage Examples

He harped on his quibble about how the dark red paint should be described as carmine rather than burgundy.

They are constantly quibbling over insignificant details.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A pun.
  2. 2.An objection or argument based on an ambiguity of wording or similar trivial circumstance; a minor complaint.

verb

  1. 1.To complain or argue in a trivial or petty manner.

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