B2verbinformalrelationshipsconflict
US/ˈskwɑː.bəl/
UK/ˈskwɒb.əl/
to argue noisily about something that is not important
In context
The kids squabbled about whose turn it was on the game.
Politicians squabbled for weeks instead of fixing the roads.
We used to squabble a lot when we first moved in together.
Words that go with squabble
verb + preposition
- squabble overThey squabbled over the bill at dinner.
- squabble aboutThe twins squabble about everything.
- squabble withHe squabbles with his roommate about cleaning.
- squabble amongThe ministers squabbled among themselves for weeks.
adjective + noun
- petty squabbleIt was just a petty squabble, we're fine now.