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squabble
[ skwob-uhl ]
verb (used without object)
- to engage in a petty quarrel.
Synonyms: , , ,
verb (used with object)
- Printing. to disarrange and mix (composed type).
noun
- a petty quarrel.
squabble
/ ˈɒə /
verb
- intr to quarrel over a small matter
noun
- a petty quarrel
Derived Forms
- ˈܲ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ܲb noun
- ܲbԲ· adverb
- ܲ·ܲbԲ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of squabble1
Word History and Origins
Origin of squabble1
Example Sentences
Jokes aside, it crystallized why I felt so queasy, listening to prayers and programs that reduced the "trials" of Christian life to squabbles with neighbors and nuisances at work.
Anna Alexandrova denied posting eight anti-war messages on social media, insisting the case was motivated by a squabble over land with a neighbour.
The Trump administration has made headlines in the early going, squabbling with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and offering corporate sponsorships for the traditional Easter Egg Roll.
Dan Fletcher is the father of the youngest twins, Florence and Mabel, and admitted that training at the age of five involved a lot of "swinging sticks and squabbling".
When Rickey and Glenn learn to let go of petty squabbles and stop using their physical distance as an excuse to refute their connection, “Sacramento” hits a lovely final note.
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