Squabble
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈskwɒbəl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Squabble is a noun meaning A minor fight or argument.
Meaning
A minor fight or argument.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To participate in a minor fight or argument; to quarrel.
- (transitive, printing) To disarrange, so that the letters or lines stand awry and require readjustment.
Example Sentences
to squabble type
The brothers were always squabbling with each other.
The children got into a squabble about who should ride in the front of the car.
The sense of these propositions is very plain and easy, though logicians might perhaps squabble a whole day whether they should rank them under negative or affirmative.
Word Forms
- squabbles
- squabbling
- squabbled
Synonyms for squabble
Depending on context, synonyms include barney, bicker, quarrel, wrangle, argue, tiff.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bicker, tiff, bickering, brabble, quibble, pettifog.
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