Quibble

/ˈkwɪbəl/

noun

  1. A pun.

  2. An objection or argument based on an ambiguity of wording or similar trivial circumstance; a minor complaint.

    He harped on his quibble about how the dark red paint should be described as carmine rather than burgundy.

verb

  1. To complain or argue in a trivial or petty manner.

    They are constantly quibbling over insignificant details.

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