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    quibble

    quibble - Dictionary definition and meaning for word quibble

    Definition
    (noun) an evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections
    Synonyms : cavil , quiddity
    Definition
    (verb) evade the truth of a point or question by raising irrelevant objections Definition
    (verb) argue over petty things
    Synonyms : bicker , brabble , niggle , pettifog , squabble
    Example Sentence
    • Let's not quibble over pennies
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for quibble

mnemonic in hindi.. read it as qui(kyun)+bble(bill)..KYUN BILL ITNA ZYADA HAI?, you OBJECT to reading of meter & COMPLAIN to the authorities..

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Query + babble (minor objection/murmuring).

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Remember, the magazine by Luna LoveGod's father - "The quibbler", it was called so because it carried petty criticism of people.

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QUIBble->quib->rhymes with crib(cribbing) means complain, raise petty objections

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pebble...small piece of rock..

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Quibble is to Squabble..

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relate it to foible

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dribble-sound-objection/complaint

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text: to quibble over terminology
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