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quibbler

/kwɪblər/ noun · British & US
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What does quibbler mean?

noun

A person who raises trivial objections or makes petty criticisms; a pedantic person who is excessively concerned with minor details. A quibbler may also be someone who is excessively fond of arguing or debating, often over trivial matters.

Example

"The professor was known to be a bit of a quibbler, always nitpicking over minor errors in the students' work."

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