bicker
verb (used without object)
to engage in petulant or peevish argument; wrangle.
has bickered
-
present perfectof bicker (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
He has bickered with his party’s elected leaders.
From New York Times ● Apr. 26, 2024
He has bickered with teachers unions and parents over when and how to reopen the state’s public schools.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 7, 2021
The coalition government has bickered over how to respond to Britain.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2016
Since 1940 Australia has bickered about how, how much and where to help the Empire.
From Time Magazine Archive
