Definition of "quibble" in English

noun

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

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

2. (archaic) A pun.

verb

1. (informal, intransitive) To complain or argue in a trivial or petty manner.

   • They are constantly quibbling over insignificant details.

2. (informal, rare, transitive) To contest, especially some trivial issue in a petty manner.

   • The customer quibbled the bill.