bickering

US /ˈbɪk.ɚ.ɪŋ/

UK /ˈbɪk.ɚ.ɪŋ/

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petty quarreling, especially between family members or close friends

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Their constant bickering over small things was annoying.

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The children's bickering filled the house.

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quarrel argument dispute squabble tiff

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engaging in petty quarreling

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They spent the whole trip bickering about directions.

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The siblings were always bickering over toys.

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quarreling arguing disputing squabbling wrangling

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bicker