intr.v. squab·bled, squab·bling, squab·bles To engage in a bad-tempered argument, often over a trivial matter; bicker. See Synonyms at argue. n. A noisy quarrel, often about a trivial matter. [Probably of Scandinavian origin.] squabbler n. |
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