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English noun: squabble

1. squabble (communication) a quarrel about petty points


Synonymsbicker, bickering, fuss, pettifoggery, spat, tiff


Broader (hypernym)dustup, quarrel, row, run-in, words, wrangle


English verb: squabble

1. squabble (communication) argue over petty things


SamplesLet's not quibble over pennies.


Synonymsbicker, brabble, niggle, pettifog, quibble


Pattern of useSomebody ----s.
Somebody ----s PP


Broader (hypernym)argue, contend, debate, fence









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