squabbling
nounUK /ˈskwɒb.əl.ɪŋ/
US /ˈskwɑː.bəl.ɪŋ/
The act of arguing about small, silly things.
The constant squabbling between the two brothers drove their parents crazy.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The activity of taking part in noisy, petty quarrels.
The meeting turned into an hour of squabbling over the budget.
3. A noisy quarrel about something trivial.
Their squabbling could be heard from the next room.
4. Engaged in a petty argument; quarreling.
The squabbling children finally settled down when dinner arrived.