Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Petulant contention; altercation.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun A skirmishing.
- noun Altercation; wrangling.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun Petty
quarreling . Usually considered a childish behaviour, although often applied to adults. - verb Present participle of
bicker .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a quarrel about petty points
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Examples
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The error in assuming the bickering is bad is assuming its ill intentioned.
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Well the time for bickering is over – oh, now you'll let Republician Leadership into the White House to discuss this – you have not invited them in since April 2009. 2.
Obama: 'If you misrepresent what's in the plan, we will call you out' 2009
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The only way to end their bickering is to invite all four of them into my bed.
Mark C. Miller: Nerd Grows Beautiful Women From Supermodel Seeds Mark C. Miller 2010
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The error in assuming the bickering is bad is assuming its ill intentioned.
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I hope that the final version of this bill will really mean something by the time the bickering is through.
Aide: Obama believes tax on costly policies 'has some merit' 2009
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The only way to end their bickering is to invite all four of them into my bed.
Mark C. Miller: Nerd Grows Beautiful Women From Supermodel Seeds Mark C. Miller 2010
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I have no interest in bickering over the strategic wisdom of Colbert's controversial congressional appearance, but I do have a bone to pick with his message.
Dan Rather: Help Not Wanted? Dan Rather 2010
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I have no interest in bickering over the strategic wisdom of Colbert's controversial congressional appearance, but I do have a bone to pick with his message.
Dan Rather: Help Not Wanted? Dan Rather 2010
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I have no interest in bickering over the strategic wisdom of Colbert's controversial congressional appearance, but I do have a bone to pick with his message.
Dan Rather: Help Not Wanted? Dan Rather 2010
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The error in assuming the bickering is bad is assuming its ill intentioned.
Today's Video: NASA Shuttle-derived Sidemount Heavy Launch Vehicle Concept - NASA Watch 2009
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