BICKER Meaning and
Definition
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Bicker is a verb that refers to engaging in a petty or trivial argument or quarrel, usually characterized by constant or repetitive exchanges of angry or heated remarks. It involves engaging in verbal sparring or disputing over minor or insignificant matters. Bickering often occurs between individuals who are in close proximity or have a close relationship, such as family members, friends, or colleagues.
It is common for bickering to involve a back-and-forth conversation where both parties express their dissatisfaction or annoyance with one another. The exchanges may consist of snide comments, sarcastic remarks, or passive-aggressive statements. Bickering typically lacks productive communication, as the focus is on expressing frustration rather than finding a solution.
Bickering can arise due to various reasons such as differences in opinions, personal annoyances, or perceived slights. It often stems from a lack of patience, tolerance, or effective communication skills. Although bickering is considered a less intense form of argument than a full-blown fight or dispute, it can still lead to strained relationships, increased tension, or animosity if not resolved.
In summary, bickering is a verb used to describe a type of argument or quarrel characterized by constant, petty, and often repetitive exchanges of angry or heated remarks over minor or insignificant matters. It typically occurs between individuals who have a close relationship and is often unproductive, lacking in effective communication or problem-solving.
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• In Scot., a fight between two parties of boys by throwing stones and using sticks; a bowl or dish made of wood.
• To quarrel; to fight without a set battle; to contend in words.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of BICKER
The word "bicker" has its origins in Middle Dutch (a Dutch dialect spoken between the 11th and 15th centuries). The original word was "bickelen", meaning "to attack with a sharp tool" or "to fight with a sharp weapon". This was derived from the word "bick", which referred to a sharp object such as a pickaxe or a spike. Over time, the meaning of "bicker" shifted to its current usage, describing a verbal argument or petty quarrel.
Idioms with the word BICKER
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bicker (with sm) (about sm or sth)
The idiom "bicker (with someone) (about something or something)" refers to engaging in a petty or continuous argument or dispute with someone over trivial matters. It often involves exchanging small, unnecessary and repetitive arguments or complaints.
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bicker (with someone) (about someone or something)
The idiom "bicker (with someone) (about someone or something)" refers to a situation where two or more people engage in a continuous, petty, and often noisy argument or disagreement over insignificant matters. It usually involves back-and-forth quarreling, often in a repetitive and trivial manner, without reaching a resolution or finding a solution.
Similar spelling words for BICKER
- PCRY,
- bougara,
- beggary,
- BKR,
- boukhari,
- bickers,
- bukhoro,
- BCR-ABL,
- IC-RT-PCR,
- ED-PCR,
- poker-playing,
- BCRA,
- piquer,
- bookery,
- Puker,
- Bagneres-de-Bigorre,
- peakier,
- sugar-baker,
- pucker,
- PKR,
- pokhari,
- beccaria,
- becora,
- bukar,
- bogor,
- C-PCR,
- DRT-PCR,
- Paccar,
- BKER,
- baqar,
- al-bakr,
- bogar,
- bakra,
- LS-PCR,
- peccary,
- ALU-PCR,
- M-BCR,
- booker,
- al-bakri,
- Puggry,
- beggar,
- bhakri,
- hbgary,
- STR-PCR,
- pukerua,
- bagre,
- bager,
- Bieker,
- Q-RT-PCR,
- N-PCR,
- PCR-MASA,
- cherry-picker,
- PCR-ARMS,
- bakary,
- NEMC-PCR,
- PCR-ASA,
- BWCR,
- pogoer,
- Bizier,
- piekary,
- bhikhari,
- BGR,
- bachar,
- Pugger,
- bokaro,
- bogger,
- PCR-BASED,
- Pecora,
- ACD-PCR,
- bakhar,
- bakar,
- bogra,
- Begore,
- bokeria,
- rag-picker,
- OCR/BCR/VCS,
- bigger-is-better,
- bucur,
- bagra,
- beggar-my-neighbor,
- D-PCR,
- BKERY,
- PbCrO4,
- Pickeer,
- CK/PCR,
- booger,
- bakweri,
- backer,
- RT-PCR,
- PCR-IMRA,
- bakeri,
- bhakra,
- PCR-CR,
- baugur,
- pocar,
- Baker-foot,
- beker,
- Buckra,
- bugar,
- becry,
- bhakkar,
- bokar,
- ever-bigger,
- picaro,
- picariae,
- boker,
- PUKAR,
- boukar,
- SSP-PCR,
- three-bagger,
- boqueria,
- pokery,
- BAICR,
- poker-faced,
- martin-baker,
- bogere,
- PCR/ATP,
- PCR/LDR,
- BACOR,
- ERIC-PCR,
- baqir,
- Carpet-bagger,
- Pickery,
- bocar,
- bacar,
- Couple-beggar,
- BKHR,
- bockarie,
- jiggery-pokery,
- pagara,
- paquirri,
- ASO-PCR,
- PYKERIE,
- baqer,
- biker,
- bakur,
- pakora,
- bakery,
- PCWOR,
- BCAIR,
- baqr,
- beggar-my-neighbour,
- RTQ-PCR,
- piker,
- pickier,
- byker,
- pecker,
- QC-RT-PCR,
- bacary,
- pauker,
- PCR/BETA-ATP,
- hop-picker,
- Puggaree,
- bakare,
- begorra,
- beaker,
- E-PCR,
- pager,
- baggara,
- baker-dozen,
- poker-painting,
- CAN/PGR,
- pekar,
- RT-PCR-SSCP,
- RT-PCR-SB,
- Pacorro,
- bekir,
- LM-PCR,
- bigorre,
- pogor,
- poker-back,
- P-PCR,
- pagri,
- baker,
- DIPS-PCR,
- one-bagger,
- RACE-PCR,
- bokhari,
- picro,
- bakeware,
- bukuru,
- Bakr,
- stud-poker,
- bakry,
- Baccare,
- buqour,
- bakir,
- pigra,
- bike,
- boger,
- bocker,
- bouguer,
- beccari,
- linn-baker,
- pucara,
- LONG-PCR,
- begur,
- bowker,
- bokura,
- ACB-PCR,
- nipper-bogger,
- MRT-PCR,
- bigger-than-life,
- beachwear,
- Backare,
- Puckery,
- buker,
- Pugaree,
- Baccara,
- bukhari,
- buckeroo,
- bookware,
- bikar,
- NPA-PCR,
- Bucker,
- bugera,
- peaker,
- PCR-RF-SSCP,
- ATAC-PCR,
- uchi-bukuro,
- BCR,
- Thesaurus:beggar,
- packer,
- al-bukhaari,
- IMMUNO-PCR,
- HPIGR,
- bouguereau,
- poker-face,
- Baycuru,
- BCORA,
- picower,
- pkware,
- SSR-PCR,
- pokhara,
- becare,
- Pecary,
- packera,
- bikker,
- bacoor,
- backrow,
- GDCF/PACOR,
- I-PCR,
- pokier,
- PCR-REA,
- bakara,
- F-PCR,
- wicker,
- beggar-lice,
- BKRU,
- piqueria,
- begger,
- nose-picker,
- four-bagger,
- beaucaire,
- bagar,
- beggar-ticks,
- PACHR,
- pachauri,
- PAKR,
- al-baqarah,
- lock-picker,
- bouger,
- PRE-BCR,
- bukhara,
- pakur,
- bikur,
- peccari,
- bakrie,
- bokor,
- peker,
- bakri,
- Bigarreau,
- al-baqara,
- boqor,
- Q-PCR,
- pakri,
- poker,
- DS-PCR,
- al-bukhari,
- bakker,
- CR/PCR,
- baycare,
- Pykar,
- PGR,
- bagger,
- 25BGRA,
- Becker,
- bigger,
- Bakura,
- piggery,
- PCR,
- Baker-legged,
- biacore,
- biggar,
- NEST-PCR,
- PCR-SSLP,
- RSS-PCR,
- PPGRE,
- bekar,
- PCR-RFLPS,
- nit-picker,
- Picra,
- buckaroo,
- Piqueer,
- beggar-thy-neighbor,
- bakkar,
- Fig-pecker,
- Sicker,
- beggar\'s-ticks,
- O-BECR2O4,
- buggery,
- poker-pictures,
- FW/BCR,
- RT/PCR-RFLP,
- bachauer,
- bokhara,
- DRE-PCR,
- BIOGR.,
- pik3r4,
- peguero,
- bikewear,
- bugger,
- PCR/PI,
- Pegger,
- LR-PCR,
- bouchra,
- Coal-backer,
- bekri,
- DD-RT-PCR,
- picker,
- BBQer,
- Bull-beggar,
- QCRT-PCR,
- Puggree,
- two-bagger,
- Bakari.
Conjugate verb Bicker
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE
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IMPERATIVE
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PAST CONTINUOUS
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PAST PARTICIPLE
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