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Definition of Squabble
1. Noun. A quarrel about petty points.
Exact synonyms: Bicker, Bickering, Fuss, Pettifoggery, Spat, Tiff
Generic synonyms: Dustup, Quarrel, Row, Run-in, Words, Wrangle
Derivative terms: Bicker, Fussy, Pettifog, Spat
Generic synonyms: Dustup, Quarrel, Row, Run-in, Words, Wrangle
Derivative terms: Bicker, Fussy, Pettifog, Spat
2. Verb. Argue over petty things. "Sam wants to squabble with Sue "; "Let's not quibble over pennies"
Exact synonyms: Bicker, Brabble, Niggle, Pettifog, Quibble
Generic synonyms: Argue, Contend, Debate, Fence
Derivative terms: Bicker, Niggler, Pettifogger, Pettifoggery, Quibbler
Generic synonyms: Argue, Contend, Debate, Fence
Derivative terms: Bicker, Niggler, Pettifogger, Pettifoggery, Quibbler
Definition of Squabble
1. v. i. To contend for superiority in an unseemly maner; to scuffle; to struggle; to wrangle; to quarrel.
2. v. t. To disarrange, so that the letters or lines stand awry or are mixed and need careful readjustment; -- said of type that has been set up.
3. n. A scuffle; a wrangle; a brawl.
Definition of Squabble
1. to quarrel [v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES] - See also: quarrel
Lexicographical Neighbors of Squabble
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