squabble
squabble
Pronunciation
IPA Phonetic Spelling of "squabble"
IPA: /ˈskwɑbl̩/
Syllable Breakdown:
squab-
/skw/
/s/ - voiceless alveolar fricative
/k/ - voiceless velar stop
/w/ - voiced bilabial approximant
/ɑ/ - open front unrounded vowel
-ble
/b/ - voiced bilabial stop
/l/ - voiced alveolar lateral liquid
/̩/ - syllabic /l/
Word Form Variations
Squabble is a noun. Its variations are primarily related to number:
Singular: squabble
Plural: squabbles
FIND YOURSELF AT SEA.
Register Now.
FIND YOURSELF AT SEA. Register Now.
Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
Noun
Definition: A noisy quarrel or altercation.
Synonyms: dispute, argument, altercation, tiff, bicker, fracas
Antonyms: harmony, peace, agreement, concord
Verb
Definition: To quarrel noisily.
Synonyms: argue, bicker, dispute, wrangle, contend
Antonyms: agree, harmonize, conciliate, reconcile
Adjective (informal)
Definition: Small, plump, and soft.
Synonyms: chubby, plump, pudgy, squat, stocky
Antonyms: lean, slender, thin, gaunt
Examples of Use
Books
"The two sisters squabbled over the inheritance, their voices rising in a heated argument." (From a family drama novel)
"The children squabbled over the toys, their squeaks and screams echoing through the playroom." (From a children's book)
Newspapers
"The politicians continued to squabble over the budget, delaying crucial legislation." (From a political news article)
"The neighbors squabbled over the property line, leading to a lawsuit." (From a local news article)
Online Publications
"The online community squabbled over the controversial topic, with heated debates and insults flying." (From a social media forum)
"The gamers squabbled over the rules of the game, leading to a heated argument in the chat room." (From a gaming website)
Entertainment Mediums and Platforms
"The reality TV show featured contestants squabbling over limited resources and privileges." (From a reality TV show)
"The characters in the sitcom frequently squabbled over trivial matters, providing comedic relief." (From a sitcom)
General Public Discourse
"The couple squabbled over whose turn it was to do the dishes." (From everyday conversation)
"The siblings squabbled over who got the bigger piece of cake." (From family life)
Note: These are just a few examples. The word "squabble" is widely used in various contexts and can be found in countless books, articles, and other forms of media.
FIND YOURSELF AT SEA.
Register Now.
FIND YOURSELF AT SEA. Register Now.
10 Famous Quotes Using the term Squabble
"All wars are in reality money squabbles." — Margaret Mitchell
"The war of the giants is over, and the pigmies will now start to squabble." — Winston Churchill
"The eagle has ceased to scream, but the parrots will now begin to chatter. The war of the giants is over and the pigmies will now start to squabble." — Winston Churchill (varied phrasing of the above)
"The squabbles of petty people often overshadow the work of those with vision." — Anonymous
"Squabbles begin where understanding ends." — Anonymous
"The squabble for power is eternal, but only those who rise above it leave a lasting mark." — Anonymous
"Petty squabbles are the enemy of progress." — Anonymous
"A squabble can sink a thousand dreams." — Anonymous
"In the squabble of egos, wisdom is often silent." — Anonymous
"Even a squabble can hold the seed of truth, if we’re brave enough to listen." — Anonymous
Etymology
Squabble is a word that comes from an old French word called "esquable," which meant "quarrel" or "dispute." This French word, in turn, came from the Latin word "exquiliare," which meant "to balance" or "to weigh."
It's interesting that a word for "quarrel" came from words related to balance and weighing. Perhaps it suggests that quarrels often involve weighing the pros and cons of different arguments or trying to balance competing interests.
The first known use of "squabble" in English was in the 16th century. At that time, it had the same meaning as it does today: a noisy quarrel or dispute.
FIND YOURSELF AT SEA.
Register Now.
FIND YOURSELF AT SEA. Register Now.
Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Squabble
Related Phrases
To pick a fight: To start an argument or quarrel.
To quarrel over trifles: To argue about unimportant things.
To have a tiff: To have a minor disagreement or quarrel.
To bicker and squabble: To argue noisily and repeatedly.
Idioms with Synonyms
To throw a tantrum: To have a sudden outburst of anger or bad temper.
To make a fuss: To complain or argue noisily about something.
To raise a stink: To make a noisy complaint or protest.
These idioms and phrases can often be used in place of "squabble" to convey a similar meaning, especially in more formal or literary contexts.
Posts Related to Squabble
Source Information
Definition of squabble from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
