caviler

Meanings

• noun

  A person who is overly concerned with or displays undue emphasis on minor matters.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with caviler
avalier , balletier , calvier , galvanizer

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Variants

List of all variants of caviler that leads to same result
cavil , caviled , caviler , cavilers , caviling , cavilled , caviller , cavillers , cavilling , cavils

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Etymology

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From Old French caviller, meaning 'to trifle, to make fun of'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'caviler' is derived from the Old French word caviller, which means 'to trifle, to make fun of'.

2. The term 'caviler' is often used in a negative context to describe someone who is overly critical or concerned with minor matters.

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Related Concepts

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1. pedant: A person who is excessively concerned with minor details and rules or displays proud and affected learning.

2. nitpicker: A person who is excessively critical, especially about minor matters.

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Culture

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In literature, 'caviler' is often used to describe a character who is overly critical or nitpicking. In art, there are no known significant representations of 'cavilers'. In music, there are no popular songs specifically about 'cavilers'.

How to Memorize "caviler"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person constantly pointing out small flaws or insignificant details, causing annoyance to those around them.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a person being overly critical or concerned with minor matters.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create an acronym, such as 'Critical And Very Insignificant Littles Elaborated Regularly' (CAVIER), to help remember the meaning of 'caviler'.

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