CEFR B1

bickering

verb

Meaning

To argue about petty or trivial matters.

Examples

They bickered over the best way to load the dishwasher.
Stop bickering and just decide what movie to watch.

Synonyms: argue, quarrel, dispute, wrangle

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bickering (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈbɪkər/

Definition

To argue about petty or trivial matters.

Examples

They bickered over the best way to load the dishwasher.
Stop bickering and just decide what movie to watch.

How to Use bickering

bicker over (prepositional phrase): To argue about a specific subject or thing. — "They always bicker over who is responsible for chores."
bicker with (prepositional phrase): To argue with a specific person. — "I'm tired of you bickering with your sister."

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