Stickle (Verb)
Meaning
Dispute or argue stubbornly (especially minor points).
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- She began to stickle over the smallest details, slowing down the entire project.
- After much discussion, they couldn't resolve their difference as John continued to stickle over the price.
- Their debate about the new policy was endless, as each member would stickle on minor technicalities.
- He was notorious for stickling over minor errors in the documents, causing much frustration among his colleagues.
- Rather than focusing on the main issue, Sarah kept stickling over insignificant details.