Word meaning
quibble
noun · KWIB-ul
What does quibble mean?
Quibble means a slight objection or criticism.
Quibble in a sentence
“My only quibble with the hotel was the weak Wi-Fi.”
Synonyms for quibble
- objection
- complaint
- niggle
How to remember quibble
- Say it out loud a few times: KWIB-ul.
- Write one sentence of your own using quibble, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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