Mystery Maven's definitions

Quibblation

The act of nitpicking or finding fault with small and insignificant details, often to avoid addressing the main issue at hand.

During the debate, instead of addressing the real issue at hand, the politician resorted to quibblation, focusing on minor discrepancies in his opponent's argument in an attempt to discredit them, but ultimately failing to present any substantial counterarguments.

by Mystery Maven April 9, 2023

Flummoxicate

To confuse or perplex someone to the point of frustration or irritation.

The new math teacher's convoluted explanations and complex equations flummoxicated the students, causing them to lose interest in the subject and dread attending class.

by Mystery Maven April 9, 2023

Flibbertijibbit

A person who changes their mind frequently and without reason.

"I can't keep up with my friend, she's such a flibbertijibbit; one minute she wants to go to the movies and the next she wants to go shopping."

by Mystery Maven April 9, 2023