quibble /ˈkwɪbəl/noun 2verb 2forms 3 noun2 •An argument or objection based on an ambiguity of wording or similar trivial circumstance; a minor complaint.He harped on his quibble about how the dark red paint should be described as carmine rather than burgundy. •(no longer used) A pun.Is it a quibble, or play upon words? — 1864 verb2 •To complain or argue in a trivial or petty manner.They are constantly quibbling over insignificant details. •(rare) To contest, especially some trivial issue in a petty manner.The customer quibbled the bill. formsquibbled · quibbling · quibbles
