The word "quibble" has enjoyed a diverse and playful life in literature, serving various functions from signaling a minor dispute or catch to highlighting a clever verbal trick. In some works, such as the practical instruction of the United States Office of Strategic Services [1] or John Dewey’s discussion of a "practical attitude" [2], it denotes a hesitation or minor contention. Meanwhile, authors like Ben Jonson and Christopher Marlowe incorporated the term into a rich tapestry of wordplay and linguistic experimentation ([3], [4], [5], [6], [7], [8], [9], [10], [11], [12], [13]), using it either as a playful juxtaposition or as a means to mock preset notions. In more intellectual contexts, such as Henry Ernest Dudeney’s puzzles ([14], [15], [16]) and William James’ critique of Hegel [17], "quibble" becomes emblematic of a subtle diversion or logical fallacy. This range of usage, extending even to critical observations in Shakespeare and Dante [18], [19], underlines how the term evolved from a mere indication of trivial dispute into a multifaceted tool enriching literary nuance and wit.