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quibble

/ˈkwɪbəl/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A pun.
  2. An objection or argument based on an ambiguity of wording or similar trivial circumstance; a minor complaint.
  3. To complain or argue in a trivial or petty manner.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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