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Definition of quibbler

quibbler

/ˈkwɪb.lɚ/
quib · bler
Plural:quibblers
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Adjective:quibbling
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quibbler Lexical Profile

quibbler Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person who raises petty objections, argues over trivial distinctions, or uses subtle evasions to avoid the main point of an issue.

Example

"The committee grew impatient with the persistent quibbler who delayed the vote by debating the placement of every comma in the proposal."

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• Rhymes for quibbler

• Nearby Words

queuer
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quibble
quibbler
quiche
quick
quicken

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century from the verb 'quibble' plus the agent suffix '-er'. 'Quibble' likely evolved as a diminutive of the obsolete noun 'quib' (a petty objection or pun), which may trace back to the Latin legal term 'quibus' ('in which' or 'to whom'), associated with pedantic legalistic subtleties.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Quibbler. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/quibbler
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