bicker

[US]/ˈbɪkə(r)/
[UK]/ˈbɪkər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi. argue about petty and trivial matters; flow with a gentle murmuring sound
n. a petty argument; the gentle murmuring sound of water

Example Sentences

members of the government bickered among themselves .

whenever the phone rings, they bicker over who must answer it.

The two boys were always bickering with each other over their toy guns.

Synonyms: carp, cavil , Synonyms ARGUE 2, argufy, bicker, dispute, hassle,

Siblings often bicker over trivial things.

The couple continued to bicker about household chores.

Colleagues bickered over who should take credit for the project.

Neighbors bickered over the property line.

The children bickered about whose turn it was to play with the toy.

The politicians bickered over the budget allocation.

Couples often bicker about money matters.

The team members bickered over the best strategy to win the game.

Students bickered over which movie to watch during the school trip.

The siblings bickered over who should get the last piece of cake.

Real-world Examples

Since Amy and I have been living together, we've been bickering like my parents used to.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 10

" That's the bell, " said Harry dully, because Ron and Hermione were bickering too loudly to hear it.

Source: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

When the other three musicians bicker, Ringo smiles beatifically.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

He hears them still bickering as he starts backing out with the ladder.

Source: A man named Ove decides to die.

The Tories bickered over welfare cuts and other policies.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

When you're working together in the kitchen and creating, do you guys ever bicker?

Source: Culinary methods for gourmet food

At Westminster, bickering within the coalition, especially over wind farms, has stymied progress over renewables.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

It couldn't hurt. Ever since you've been in here, all we do is bicker.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 2

Must we bicker? I thought the point of doing this together was to make a fresh start.

Source: Desperate Housewives Season 7

" What d'you think, Sirius? " Harry said loudly, and Ron and Hermione stopped bickering to listen.

Source: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

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