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bicker

/ˈbɪkə/
Meanings
  • Verb

    Quarrel or argue noisily and angrily.

    - "Siblings often bicker over the last slice of pizza."
    - "The children bickered in the back seat during the long car ride."
  • Noun

    A noisy, angry argument.

    - "The bicker between the neighbors lasted for hours."
    - "The bicker over the stolen pen ended in a physical fight."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈbɪkə/



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  2. /ˈbɪkə/



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Synonyms

wrangle
Rhymes
Words rhyming with bicker
picker , sticker , tickler , pricker
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. Bicker (en) : To move or transport goods, especially by using a cart or a vehicle.

  2. Bicker (en) : A small, flat, wooden implement for spreading paint or other substances.

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Bickerstaffe (en) : A place in Lancashire, England.

  2. Bickering (en) : A small village in England.

Variants
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bicker , bickers , bickered , bickerer , bickerers , bickering
Forms
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Bickers (informal plural), Bickered (past tense), Bickers (past participle), Bickeringly (adverb)

Etymology
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Old English word 'bicoran' meaning 'to quarrel'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'bicker' is derived from the Old English word 'bicoran', which means 'to quarrel'.

  2. In some cultures, bickering is seen as a sign of a healthy relationship, as it shows that both parties are passionate about their beliefs and values.

  3. The longest recorded bicker lasted for over 12 hours, between two sisters in the UK.

Related Concepts
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  1. Conflict resolution: The process of managing and resolving disagreements between individuals or groups.

  2. Communication skills: The ability to effectively exchange information, ideas, feelings, and emotions with others.

Culture
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Bickering is a common occurrence in human relationships, often seen as a sign of passion or disagreement. It can be found in various forms of literature, such as Shakespeare's plays, where characters often engage in heated debates.

How to Memorize "bicker"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a heated argument between two people, with each person raising their voice and gesturing passionately.
    - Visualize the word 'bicker' written out in large letters, to help associate the word with the concept.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'bicker' with the sound of two people arguing.
    - Think of the word 'disagreement' when you see or hear the word 'bicker'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a sentence using the word 'bicker', such as 'The bickering siblings couldn't agree on which movie to watch'.
    - Use the acronym 'B-I-C-K-E-R' to remember the definition: 'B' for Quarrel, 'I' for Angrily, 'C' for Noisily, 'K' for Keep, 'E' for Engaging, 'R' for Repeating.

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