Squabble Meaning in English

word

US

ˈskwɑbəɫ

SKWAH-buhl

UK

skwˈɒbəl

skWOB-uhl

Definition

A squabble is a small argument or fight, usually about something unimportant.

Usage & Nuances

'Squabble' is informal and often used for children or family situations. It suggests the disagreement is petty or not serious. Synonyms include 'quarrel' (more general) and 'spat' (even lighter). Common collocation: 'squabble over' (something).

• Spanish: pelea (por tonterías) - disputa (menor)
• Portuguese (BR): discussão (boba) - briguinha
• Portuguese (PT): zanga (por ninharias) - discussão (leve)
• Chinese (Simplified): 小争吵 - 口角
• Chinese (Traditional): 小爭吵 - 口角
• Hindi: झगड़ा (छोटा/मामूली)
• Arabic: شجار (بسيط) - خلاف صغير
• Bengali: বিবাদ - ছোট খিটিমিটি ঝগড়া
• Russian: перерекаться - ссориться (по пустякам) - перебранка
• Japanese: 口げんか - 小さな言い合い
• Vietnamese: cãi vặt - tranh cãi nhỏ
• Korean: 티격태격하다 - 사소한 다툼
• Turkish: atışmak - didişmek
• Urdu: جھگڑا (معمولی) - تکرار
• Indonesian: cekcok - bertengkar kecil

Example Sentences

The children squabble over toys every day.

basic

My brother and I squabble about who does the dishes.

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They squabble over the TV remote all the time.

basic

It's normal for siblings to squabble now and then.

natural

They had a little squabble but made up quickly.

natural

Let’s not squabble over something so trivial.

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