squabble

Meanings

• Noun

  A noisy, often heated argument or dispute.

  - "The children had a squabble over who would get the last cookie."
  - "The squabble between the two neighbors lasted for hours."

• Verb

  To quarrel or argue noisily.

  - "The siblings squabbled over the inheritance."
  - "The teammates squabbled during practice."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈskwɑːbl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with squabble
rabble , jabble , bubble , mumble

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Variants

List of all variants of squabble that leads to same result
squabble , squabbles , squabbled , squabbler , squabblers , squabbling

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Etymology

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From Middle English squabbelen, from Old North French escabbler, to quarrel, from escabeau, a quarrelsome person.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'squabble' is often used to describe disagreements between children.

2. In some dialects, 'squabble' can also refer to a small, young bird, particularly a squab.

3. The term 'squabble' appears in the title of a popular children's book series, 'The Magic Tree House'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Dispute: A formal argument or disagreement, often between parties with opposing viewpoints.

2. Quarrel: A heated argument or disagreement, often between individuals or groups.

3. Feud: A prolonged and often violent disagreement or rivalry between families or groups.

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Culture

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The term 'squabble' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in works that depict family dynamics or interpersonal relationships. For instance, it appears frequently in the novels of Charles Dickens and Mark Twain.

How to Memorize "squabble"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people arguing loudly and gesticulating animatedly.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'squabble' with the image of a noisy, chaotic argument.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the 'S' sound in 'squabble' stands for 'Strident Quarrels Between Angry Loud Belters'.

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