Bicker: meaning, definitions and examples

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bicker

 

[ หˆbษชkษ™r ]

Context #1

in a disagreement

To argue about petty and trivial matters, often in a noisy or irritating way. Bickering usually involves back-and-forth exchanges of complaints, criticisms, or disagreements.

Synonyms

argue, dispute, quarrel, squabble

Examples of usage

  • They spent the entire meeting bickering over who should lead the project.
  • The siblings are always bickering about chores and responsibilities.
Context #2

in a relationship

A continuous, petty argument or dispute, often between people in a close relationship. Bickering can create tension and discomfort in relationships.

Synonyms

arguing, disputing, quarreling, squabbling

Examples of usage

  • The constant bickering between the couple eventually led to a breakup.
  • The siblings' bickering was a constant source of annoyance for their parents.

Translations

Translations of the word "bicker" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น discutir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเค—เคกเคผเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช streiten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bertengkar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฒะฐั€ะธั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sprzeczaฤ‡ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่จ€ใ„ไบ‰ใ†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท se disputer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ discutir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tartฤฑลŸmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ง๋‹คํˆผํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุชุฌุงุฏู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hรกdat se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hรกdaลฅ sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบ‰ๅต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prepirati se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรญfast

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑั€ั‹ััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ—แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dalaลŸmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ discutir

Word origin

The word 'bicker' originated in the late 14th century from the Middle English word 'bikeren', which meant 'to skirmish'. Over time, it evolved to refer to petty arguments or disputes. The term is often associated with repetitive, trivial disagreements that lack seriousness or resolution.