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Word of the Day – Brabble

By May 26, 2026Word of the Day

Brabble (verb)

brab-l

A squabble, an argument.

Perhaps from Middle Dutch brabbelen, of imitative origin

Example sentences

“This hot weather seems to be causing a few people to brabble.”

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