Meaning of Quibble | Babel Free

Definitions

1. An argument or objection based on an ambiguity of wording or similar trivial circumstance; a minor complaint.
2. A pun.
   archaic

Equivalents

Examples

“He harped on his quibble about how the dark red paint should be described as carmine rather than burgundy.”

“Quibbles […]have no place in the search after truth.”

“Toward the end of “Galatea,” there are a few missteps: […] All in all, though, these are minor quibbles.”

“Essentially, we want a commitment to no-quibble refunds, without admin fees, if people who have already paid decide not to travel because of the virus.”

“Is it a quibble, or play upon words?”

“This is a quibble between council and counsel. The latter word is still used to imply secrecy; as in the phrase, "keep your own counsel."”

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