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quib


Meanings
  • Noun

    A trivial matter or dispute; a quarrel.

    - "They had a quib about who should pay for the dinner."
    - "The quib between the two siblings lasted for hours."
    - "The coach addressed the quibs in the team before the match."

Variants
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quip , quippy , quips , quipped , quipper , quippers , quipping
Etymology
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From Old French quibbe, quarrel, dispute, probably of Germanic origin.


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  1. The word 'quib' is derived from the Old French word 'quibbe', which means 'quarrel' or 'dispute'.

  2. In medieval literature, 'quib' was used to refer to a problem or question that was debated by scholars.

  3. The term 'quibble' is related to the word 'quib', and means to engage in a trivial or pointless argument or dispute.


Related Concepts
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  1. Quibbling: The act of engaging in trivial or pointless arguments or disputes.


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In literature, 'quib' is often used to refer to a trivial or insignificant matter, a dispute or quarrel. It can also be used figuratively to refer to a source of annoyance or irritation.

How to Memorize "quib"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a small, insignificant object or situation that causes a dispute.
    - Visualize two people arguing over this object or situation.
    - Remember the word 'quib' represents this trivial matter or dispute.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'quib' with the image of two people quarreling over a trivial matter.
    - Think of the word 'quib' whenever you encounter a trivial dispute or argument.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'quib' with the phrase 'Quickly Understand It's Bothering'.


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