ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Quibbling

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈkwɪblɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Quibbling is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of quibble.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of quibble.

More Meanings

  1. petty argument

Example Sentences

Suddenly he perceived that he was sure of God. Not perhaps of the God of Nicaea, but what did these poor little quibblings and definitions of the theologians matter?

Word Forms

Synonyms for quibbling

Depending on context, synonyms include critical, carping, pettifogging, nitpicking, caviling.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include pettifogging, caviling, critical, carping, nitpicking, squabble.

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