squabble
UK/ˈskwɔbəl/US/'skwɒbl/
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
v.
To argue noisily over something trivial or unimportant
为小事争吵，口角
n.
A noisy quarrel or argument over a minor matter
小争吵，口角
Root Breakdown
Onomatopoeiasquabbleother
=squabble
Common Collocations
- 1.petty squabble无谓的争吵
- 2.squabble over something为某事争吵
- 3.[family squabble]家庭口角
- 4.bitter squabble激烈的争执
Example Sentences
- 1.
The children began to squabble over who got the last piece of cake.
- 2.
The two colleagues were constantly squabbling about minor office issues.
- 3.
Don't let a petty squabble ruin your long-standing friendship.