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Meanings of squabble in English

Portuguese
desavença
Catalan
topada
Spanish
roce

A quarrel about petty points.

desavença
Portuguese
bicar reciprocamente
Catalan
disputar

Argue over petty things.

bicar reciprocamente
Usage of squabble in English
1
The politicians just shout and squabble and all of Europe knows it.
Reuters
2
Cross-border banks may prove harder to resolve if authorities squabble over losses.
Reuters
3
Later we may squabble, just the way I do with Walt now.
Earth Abides
4
Now divine attention has become a resource that they must squabble for.
Children of Time
5
Once they are in there they can talk and squabble for hours.
The Irish Times
6
And forewarned, we may be able to keep out of the squabble.
A Canticle For Leibowitz
7
We can hardly afford to become involved in some petty nationalistic squabble!
Wild Cards IV: Aces Abroad
8
Technofile: An almighty squabble is about to break out over your phone.
The Irish Times
9
In one newspaper interview they even seemed to squabble over the subject.
The Guardian
10
Between one squabble and another, a chilly breakfast and a late dinner?
The sealed letter
11
It's not particularly interesting-justa squabble over interests in the Blue Star.
The Early Short Fiction of Edith Wharton — Part 2
12
A squabble such as is common on such occasions was the result.
The Eve of the French Revolution
13
Her love for a rousing squabble was no match for her weariness.
When darkness comes
14
Without a vehement squabble now and again life would be intolerably insipid.
Tropic Days
15
Now he seems set to finish his term while the lawyers squabble.
The Irish Times
16
Tony knew, like himself, they loved to see Tess and Patrick squabble.
Midnight caller
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Translations for squabble
Spanish
roce
Squabble through the time
Squabble across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Common