Use 'quibble' for issues that aren't critical to the main argument or outcome. They continued to quibble over who would pay the 10-cent parking charge.
Pro Tip 2/3
Negative Tone
'Quibble' often implies petty or unnecessary arguments, and may have a mildly negative connotation. The meeting dragged as members quibbled about wording instead of the proposal's merits.
Pro Tip 3/3
Conversation Delays
Using 'quibble' indicates minor delays in decisions or actions due to small disagreements. The project timeline was extended as the team quibbled over color choices for the logo.