noun An argument or objection based on an ambiguity of wording or similar trivial circumstance; a minor complaint. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
He harped on his quibble about how the dark red paint should be described as carmine rather than burgundy.
noun A pun.
verb To complain or argue in a trivial or petty manner.
They are constantly quibbling over insignificant details.
verb To contest, especially some trivial issue in a petty manner.