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quibbling

/kwɪbəlɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does quibbling mean?

verb

to argue or dispute trivially or excessively about minor points, or to find fault with something in a petty or trivial way.

Example

"The politician was accused of quibbling over the details of the bill, rather than addressing the bigger issues."

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