brabble

[ brab-uhl ]

verb (used without object)

, brab·bled, brab·bling.

1. to argue stubbornly about trifles; wrangle.

noun

1. noisy, quarrelsome chatter.

brabble

/ ˈbræbəl /

verb

1. a rare word for squabble

Derived Forms

• ˈbrabbler, noun

Other Words From

• brabble·ment noun
• brabbler noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of brabble¹

First recorded in 1490–1500, from Dutch brabbelen “to quarrel, jabber”

Word History and Origins

Origin of brabble¹

C16: from Middle Dutch brabbelen to jabber

Example Sentences

Victor Brabble, a spokesman for U.S.

From Washington Times

The kiosks expedite the crossing process, Brabble says.

From Washington Times

“In times when wait times may get to the point where they’re considered excessive, CBP does implement mitigating measures such as opening more vehicle lanes or pedestrian crossings to help increase the flow of traffic,” Brabble said.

From Washington Times

Border Patrol agents have also detained Mexican children who have crossed the border without their parents but they were not a large part of the surge of unaccompanied minors, Brabble said.

From Reuters

Customs and Border Protection in Arizona “is prepared to and expects to continue processing unaccompanied children from South Texas,” said Victor L. Brabble, a spokesman for the agency in Tucson.

From Washington Times