I. noun
( -s )
Etymology: from gerund of quibble (II)
1. : the action of one that quibbles
2. : an instance of quibbling
theological quibblings — Corra Harris
II. adjective
Etymology: from present participle of quibble (II)
: marked by or consisting of quibbles : carping , caviling
had no patience with quibbling criticism
• quib·bling·ly adverb