Squabbling
noun, verb
noun, verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A petty argument or conflict.
"Since the provinces declared their independence, broils and squabblings of one sort and another have greatly retarded the advancement which they might otherwise have made."
Verb
- 1 present participle and gerund of squabble form-of, gerund, participle, present
"The heating issue has helped to create an impression of constant squabbling in Scholz’s coalition, which has brought together parties that are not traditionally allies."
Example
More examples"I'm sick and tired of all the petty squabbling among politicians."
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