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www.thefreedictionary.com/stickle
stick·le (stkl)
intr.v. stick·led, stick·ling, stick·les
1. To argue or contend stubbornly, especially about trivial or petty points.
2. To have or raise objections; scruple.
My new favorite word.
:)
stick·le (stkl)
intr.v. stick·led, stick·ling, stick·les
1. To argue or contend stubbornly, especially about trivial or petty points.
2. To have or raise objections; scruple.
My new favorite word.
:)
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Re: Stickle intr. v.~ to argue or contend stubbornly.
Mon, April 27, 2009 - 12:03 AMI can perfect imagine a Gary Larson moment with sticklefish. -
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Re: Stickle intr. v.~ to argue or contend stubbornly.
Mon, April 27, 2009 - 12:41 AMThat's funny.
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Re: Stickle intr. v.~ to argue or contend stubbornly.
Mon, April 27, 2009 - 1:06 PMI can see where "sticklers" come from now, but I'm wondering why that wasn't offered as a… whaddaya call it?… with stickling.
