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squabbling

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb squabble has 1 sense
  1. quibble, niggle, pettifog, bicker, squabble, brabble - argue over petty things; "Let's not quibble over pennies"
    --1 is one way to argue, contend, debate, fence
    Derived form: noun squabble1
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Definitions from the Web

Squabbling

Description:

Squabbling refers to engaging in petty arguments or disputes characterized by constant bickering and disagreement.

Senses and Usages:

Part of speech: Noun

1. A noisy quarrel or disagreement among individuals or groups.

Example sentence: The squabbling between the siblings over the last piece of cake was loud enough to wake up the neighbors.

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Part of speech: Verb (present participle)

1. Engaging in a petty argument or verbal disagreement.

Example sentence: The children were squabbling over who got to choose the television channel.

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Local Usage:

In our local community, "squabbling" is often used to describe the continuous disputes among neighbors over shared resources or parking spaces.

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