quibble (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈkwɪbəl/
Definition
quibble means a pun. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.
Examples
He harped on his quibble about how the dark red paint should be described as carmine rather than burgundy.
They are constantly quibbling over insignificant details.
The article uses quibble to mean a pun.
How to Use quibble
- a/the quibble (noun pattern)
- Use an article when the noun is countable in context. — "The article mentioned a quibble."
- quibble in context (usage pattern)
- Use surrounding words to choose the correct sense. — "We checked quibble in context before translating it."
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