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bicker

/ˈbɪkə/verb

To argue about small, unimportant things, usually again and again.

Example sentences

  • “My brothers bicker about who gets the front seat.”
  • “The couple bickered over the TV remote all evening.”
  • “Stop bickering and help me clean the kitchen.”

Often with 'about' or 'over'. It sounds less serious than 'argue' or 'fight', and is common for siblings and couples.

Featured as word of the day on February 5, 2026.

Synonyms for bicker

  • squabble
  • quarrel
  • argue
  • wrangle
  • spar

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