bickering Meaning & Definition
What Does Bickering Mean?
As an adjective, bickering means That bickers; argumentative. As a noun, it means Petty quarreling. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of bicker.
Word Facts for Bickering
| Part of speech | adjective, noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | fuss, squabble and spat |
| Plural | bickerings |
| Comparative / superlative | more bickering, most bickering |
Bickering Definition (Adjective)
- That bickers; argumentative.
Bickering as a Noun
- Petty quarreling.
Bickering as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of bicker
Verb
- To quarrel in a tiresome, insulting manner.
They bickered about dinner every evening.
- To brawl or move tremulously, quiver, shimmer (of a water stream, light, flame, etc.)
- (of rain) To patter.
- To skirmish; to exchange blows; to fight.
Noun
- Petty quarreling. Usually considered a childish behaviour, although often applied to adults.
Synonyms of Bickering
Bickering synonyms and antonyms →Bickering in a Sentence
They bickered about dinner every evening.
Word Forms & Grammar
bickering (comparative more bickering, superlative most bickering)
bickering (plural bickerings)
bickering
Words That Rhyme With Bickering
Bickering: Your Questions Answered
Is bickering an adjective or a noun?
Bickering is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun and a verb.
What is another word for bickering?
Close synonyms of bickering are fuss, squabble and spat. See the full list of bickering synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of bickering?
The plural of bickering is bickerings.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of bickering?
The comparative form is more bickering and the superlative form is most bickering.