Meaning of the word bickering in English

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bickering

US /ˈbɪk.ɚ.ɪŋ/

UK /ˈbɪk.ə.rɪŋ/

petty quarreling, especially between family members or close friends

Example:

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Their constant bickering over small things was annoying.

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The children's bickering filled the house.

Synonym:

quarrel argument dispute squabble tiff

engaging in petty quarreling

Example:

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They spent the whole trip bickering about directions.

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The siblings were always bickering over toys.

Synonym:

quarreling arguing disputing squabbling wrangling

Related Word:

bicker