According to the Oxford English Dictionary, squabble made its first appearance about 1600, and was first used as a verb in writing in Shakespeare's Othello. It appears to be cognate with a Swedish dialectical word sqvabel, but whether the Swedish or the english word came first it is hard to say.
Our children squabble over who is going to sit in the front set.
Squabbles is a noun (plural form of squabble) and a present tense verb (third person singular conjugation of to squabble).
The siblings had a squabble over who got to use the computer first.
Two words that fit that description are "squabble" and "squirmish." Squabble means to argue or quarrel over something trivial, while squirmish describes a minor or petty quarrel.
The word "hamburger" did not originate in France. It is derived from the German city of Hamburg.
One word that fits this definition is squabble.
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Our children squabble over who is going to sit in the front set.
The word beginning with "squ" that means a fuss about a small matter is "squabble." A squabble is a petty argument or disagreement over trivial issues. It typically involves minor disputes or conflicts that are often seen as unnecessary or unimportant in the grand scheme of things.
Spat, disagreement, squabble, quarrel.
Argument, squabble or disunity.
Squabble is an argument.
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Squabbles is a noun (plural form of squabble) and a present tense verb (third person singular conjugation of to squabble).
The siblings had a squabble over who got to use the computer first.
Dispute, quarrel, altercation, squabble, fracas, row...
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