definition of
quibble

[1] #1 quibble n. [quiddity, cavil] an evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections. wn

[2] #2 quibble v. evade the truth of a point or question by raising irrelevant objections. wn

[3] #3 quibble v. [niggle, pettifog, bicker, squabble, brabble] argue over petty things; "Let's not quibble over pennies". wn