Quibble definition

Quibble

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WordNet

(1) An evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections

(2) Argue over petty things

"Let's not quibble over pennies"

(3) Evade the truth of a point or question by raising irrelevant objections

WiktionaryText

A trivial or minor complaint, objection or argument.

I have a quibble with the management practice of declaring everything urgent.

To complain or argue in a trivial or petty manner.

They are constantly quibbling over insignificant details.