quibbler

quib·ble

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kwib-uh l]
- /ˈkwɪb əl/
- /ˈkwɪ.blə(r)/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kwib-uh l]
- /ˈkwɪb əl/

Definitions of quibbler word

noun quibbler an instance of the use of ambiguous, prevaricating, or irrelevant language or arguments to evade a point at issue. 1
noun quibbler the general use of such arguments. 1
noun quibbler petty or carping criticism; a minor objection. 1
verb without object quibbler to equivocate. 1
verb without object quibbler to carp; cavil. 1
noun quibbler Somebody who quibbles. 1

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Origin of quibbler

First appearance:

before 1605

One of the 40% oldest English words

1605-15; perhaps derivative (cf. -le) of quib gibe, apparently akin to quip

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Parts of speech for Quibbler

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exclamation

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quibbler popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for quibbler

noun quibbler

critic — A critic is a person who writes about and expresses opinions about things such as books, films, music, or art.
attacker — You can refer to a person who attacks someone as their attacker.
carper — to find fault or complain querulously or unreasonably; be niggling in criticizing; cavil: to carp at minor errors.
caviler — a person who cavils
censor — If someone in authority censors letters or the media, they officially examine them and cut out any information that is regarded as secret.

All 34 Synonyms of quibbler