bickering
nounUK /ˈbɪk.ər.ɪŋ/
US /ˈbɪk.ɚ.ɪŋ/
Bickering is when people argue about small things.
The bickering between the two brothers stopped when their mom walked in.
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2. The act of arguing continuously about unimportant matters.
Their constant bickering made the car ride feel very long.
3. Petty, noisy quarreling between people who are close.
The bickering over who should wash the dishes lasted all evening.
4. A loud, angry exchange of words over trivial issues.
The neighbors' bickering could be heard through the thin walls.