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Quibble

usgb/ˈkwɪbl/Volume
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Not CrucialPlay
Use 'quibble' for issues that aren't critical to the main argument or outcome. SlideThey continued to quibble over who would pay the 10-cent parking charge.
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Negative TonePlay
'Quibble' often implies petty or unnecessary arguments, and may have a mildly negative connotation. SlideThe meeting dragged as members quibbled about wording instead of the proposal's merits.
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Conversation DelaysPlay
Using 'quibble' indicates minor delays in decisions or actions due to small disagreements. SlideThe project timeline was extended as the team quibbled over color choices for the logo.