stickle

[US]/ˈstɪkəl/
[UK]/ˈstɪkəl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi.to argue about trivial matters; to be obstinate; to hesitate; to quibble
n.fear; hesitation
Word Forms
Third Person Singularstickles
Pluralstickles
Present Participlestickling
Past Tensestickled
Past Participlestickled

Phrases & Collocations

stickle with

stickle to

stickle out

stickle around

stickle it

stickle for

stickle down

stickle up

stickle back

stickle point

Example Sentences

it's important not to stickle over minor details.

she tends to stickle on the rules during games.

don't stickle about the cost; let's just enjoy the meal.

he always likes to stickle when it comes to deadlines.

we shouldn't stickle with each other over trivial matters.

it's better to compromise than to stickle on every issue.

he doesn't like to stickle; he prefers to go with the flow.

sometimes it's wise to stickle for your rights.

she will stickle for her opinion even when challenged.

don't stickle at the little things; focus on the bigger picture.

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