squabble

noun
UK: /ˈskwɒbəl/
US: /ˈskwɑːbəl/

  1. A noisy argument or disagreement, usually about something unimportant.

    1. They had a little squabble about who would do the dishes.
    2. The siblings often squabble over toys, but they still love each other at the end of the day.

Synonyms

bicker quarrel wrangle dispute argument
squabble intransitive-verb

  1. To argue noisily about something unimportant.

    1. Don't squabble over such a silly thing.
    2. The children started to squabble, so I sent them to their rooms.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "squabble" is /ˈskwɒbəl/ in British English and /ˈskwɑːbəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "squabble": bicker, quarrel, wrangle, dispute, argument.

Example usage of "squabble": "They had a little squabble about who would do the dishes.". More examples on the page.