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bicker
1[ bik-er ]
verb (used without object)
- to engage in petulant or peevish argument; wrangle:
The two were always bickering.
Synonyms: , , , , , , , , ,
- Literary. to rush or make a rushing sound, as water:
We first heard and then saw the stream bickering down the valley.
The sun bickered through the trees.
noun
- an angry, petty dispute or quarrel; altercation.
bicker
2[ bik-er ]
noun
- any wooden dish or bowl, especially a wooden porridge bowl.
- Obsolete. a wooden drinking cup.
bicker
/ ˈɪə /
verb
- to argue over petty matters; squabble
- poetic.
- (esp of a stream) to run quickly
- to flicker; glitter
noun
- a petty squabble
Derived Forms
- ˈ, noun
- ˈԲ, nounadjective
Other Word Forms
- ·· noun
- ܲ·· adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of bicker1
Word History and Origins
Origin of bicker1
Example Sentences
They had been in the family room with their son watching “Breaking Bad” and bickering about money.
Plans for trams and underground trains in Bristol - one of the largest cities in Europe not to have a mass transit system - fell apart last year amid political bickering.
Thomas had admitted that he and Ms Thomas were "bickering" whilst out, but said that was "nothing unusual. We never had a screaming match".
If Alex has a bit more credibility, not being as intractable in her positions, both have a tendency to come off as disagreeable in their incessant bickering and self-righteousness.
Co-operative games are also big with streamers - watching players bicker as they try to conquer a new title is a great source of viral moments.
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