Where does “squabbling” come from?
Squabbling comes from English squabble, a verb of uncertain origin whose earliest sense involved petty quarreling or disputing.
squabbling (English): present participle of squabble; A petty argument...
Definitions
- present participle of squabble; A petty argument...
Ancestry of “squabbling”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | squabble | A minor fight or argument; To participate in a... |