Meaning & use
bickering
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arguing about petty or trivial matters in an irritable way.
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The siblings were bickering over who got the last slice of pizza.
Their constant bickering made the long car ride feel even longer.
A note on using this word
Bickering usually implies a minor, ongoing disagreement rather than a serious conflict.
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Words with an opposite meaning
agreeingcooperating
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