Definition of "bickering" []

• Petty quarreling. Usually considered a childish behaviour, although often applied to adults. (noun)
• Present participle of bicker. (verb)

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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."
• "The only way to end their bickering is to invite all four of them into my bed."
• "I hope that the final version of this bill will really mean something by the time the bickering is through."