Squabble

Pronunciation: /ˈskwɑːbəl/

Squabble (verb)

  1. to argue about something unimportant in a noisy way

Examples

  • They often squabble over trivial matters.
  • The children squabble about who gets the last cookie.

Common collocations: squabble over, squabble about, petty squabble, family squabble, end a squabble

Squabble (noun)

  1. a noisy argument about something that is not important

Examples

  • A squabble broke out over the seating arrangement.
  • Their squabble was quickly forgotten.

Synonyms of Squabble

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Squabble

  • When parties come to a consensus.