quibble
|quib/ble|
B2
/ˈkwɪbəl/
arguing over trivialities
Etymology
Etymology Information
'quibble' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'quib,' where 'qui' meant 'who.'
Historical Evolution
'quib' transformed into the English word 'quibble' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to argue over who,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to argue over trivial matters.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a slight objection or criticism about a trivial matter.
He had a quibble about the color of the curtains.
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