1. engaging in noisy, petty quarreling or brawling
Usage: informal; archaic

1. noisy, petty quarreling; a brawl or dispute
Usage: informal; archaic

Examples

• The neighbors were brabbling over the property line again.
• Stop all this brabbling and listen to what I have to say.
• Their constant brabbling made family dinners unbearable.
• The two drunks were brabbling loudly outside the tavern.
• I'm tired of their brabbling about who should pay the bill.
• The children's brabbling over toys echoed through the house.