Quibbler

Pronunciation: /ˈkwɪblər/

Definitions of quibbler

noun a person who quibbles

Example Sentences

A1 My little brother is a quibbler when it comes to sharing toys.

A2 The quibbler in the group always finds something to complain about.

B1 As a quibbler, she often gets caught up in minor details and loses sight of the bigger picture.

B2 The quibbler's constant nitpicking can be quite annoying to those around them.

C1 The quibbler's insistence on perfection can sometimes hinder progress in the project.

C2 Despite being a quibbler, she is highly respected for her attention to detail and accuracy.

Examples of quibbler in a Sentence

formal The quibbler at the meeting raised several minor points of contention.

informal Don't be such a quibbler and just go with the flow.

slang She's always been known as the grammar quibbler in our group.

figurative He was a quibbler when it came to following the rules, always finding loopholes.

Grammatical Forms of quibbler

• past tense: quibbled
• plural: quibblers
• comparative: more quibbling
• superlative: most quibbling
• present tense: quibbles
• future tense: will quibble
• perfect tense: have quibbled
• continuous tense: is quibbling
• singular: quibbler
• positive degree: quibbler
• infinitive: to quibble
• gerund: quibbling
• participle: quibbling

Origin and Evolution of quibbler

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'quibbler' originated from the Middle English word 'quiblen', which means to play on words or argue about trivial matters.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'quibbler' has evolved to refer to someone who raises trivial objections or argues over insignificant details.