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QUIBBLE
(noun) an evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections
synonyms : cavil , quiddityThe proposal for the new building was discarded by the directorial board due to the various cavils that came from the members. -added by Aswathy_inlas
(verb) argue over petty things
"Let's not quibble over pennies"
synonyms : bicker , brabble , niggle , pettifog , squabblenow that i live so far from home, i really miss bickering with my siblings all day long. -added by diviya_inlas
(verb) evade the truth of a point or question by raising irrelevant objections
They quibbled over minor details instead of focusing on the task at hand. -added by naila_inlas
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Mnemonics for quibble
(Tag: ) mnemonic in hindi.. read it as qui(kyun)+bble(bill)..KYUN BILL ITNA ZYADA HAI?, you OBJECT to reading of meter & COMPLAIN to the authorities..
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(Tag: ) Query + babble (minor objection/murmuring).
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(Tag: ) relate it to foible
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