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Definition/Meaning

(verb)

Petty and annoying quarreling or arguing.

e.g. The couple's constant bickering was driving their friends away.

(adjective)

engaged or tending to engage in ill-tempered arguing or quarrelling, often over minor or petty matters;

e.g. There was a pair of bickering rivals at their table who kept insulting each other.

(verb)

arguing or quarrelling over minor or petty matters;

e.g. They were still bickering over what toppings they wanted on their pizza.

(verb)

(literary) making a gentle and repetitive tapping or pattering noise while flowing or falling, typically referring to water;

e.g. They heard the stream bickering as it flowed over the stones.

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Similar Words

Falling-out

Fighting

Jarring

Rowing

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Opposite Words

Accepting

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Related Words

Challenging

Considering

Daring

Dealing

Dissenting

Nitpicking

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