Advertisement

View synonyms for

squabble

[ skwob-uhl ]

verb (used without object)

squabbled, squabbling.
  1. to engage in a petty quarrel.

    Synonyms: , , ,



verb (used with object)

squabbled, squabbling.
  1. Printing. to disarrange and mix (composed type).

noun

  1. a petty quarrel.

squabble

/ ˈɒə /

verb

  1. intr to quarrel over a small matter
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a petty quarrel
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Discover More

Derived Forms

  • ˈܲ, noun
Discover More

Other Word Forms

  • ܲb noun
  • ܲbԲ· adverb
  • ܲ·ܲbԲ adjective
Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of squabble1

1595–1605; probably < Scandinavian; compare Swedish dialect skvabbel a quarrel, gossip, Norwegian dialect skvabba to prattle
Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of squabble1

C17: probably of Scandinavian origin; related to Swedish dialect sqvabbel to quarrel
Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

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.

From

Anna Alexandrova denied posting eight anti-war messages on social media, insisting the case was motivated by a squabble over land with a neighbour.

From

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.

From

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".

From

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.

From

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


squabsquabby