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squabbling

UK
/ˈskwɒb.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈskwɑː.blɪŋ/
squabbling over

Translations

squabblingnoun
chamaillerieFamilier ; dispute bruyante et souvent puérile.
The squabbling between the siblings over the last piece of cake was relentless.
La chamaillerie entre les frères et sœurs au sujet du dernier morceau de gâteau n’en finissait pas.
Additional translations
querellePlus neutre et plus général.
Synonyms
contention
altercation
disputing
wrangling
quarreling
arguing
bickering
squabblinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈskwɒblɪŋ/
US
/ˈskwɑːblɪŋ/
chamailleurFamilier ; qui se dispute pour des riens.
The squabbling children refused to share their toys.
Les enfants chamailleurs ont refusé de partager leurs jouets.
Additional translations
querelleurPlus courant dans un registre neutre ; se dit de personnes enclines à se disputer.
squabbleverb

squabbling

Gerund

squabbled
Past Simple
squabbled
Past Participle
squabbling
Gerund
UK
/ˈskwɒb.əl/
US
/ˈskwɑː.bəl/
se disputerPour un désaccord mineur, souvent à propos d’un détail.
The siblings would often squabble over who got to sit in the front seat of the car.
Les frères et sœurs se disputaient souvent pour savoir qui aurait le droit de s’asseoir à l’avant de la voiture.
Additional translations
se chamaillerRegistre courant, avec une nuance de dispute petite et un peu enfantine.
Synonyms
bicker
fight
argue
quarrel
wrangle
dispute

Definitions

squabblingnoun
A noisy quarrel or argument, especially over something trivial.
The squabbling between the siblings over the last piece of cake was relentless.
squabblinggerund / present participle
Engaged in or characterized by petty, noisy arguing.
The squabbling children refused to share their toys.
squabbleverb
To engage in a petty or trivial argument or dispute.
The siblings would often squabble over who got to sit in the front seat of the car.
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