intr.v. bick·ered, bick·er·ing, bick·ers 1. To engage in a bad-tempered quarrel, often in a petty manner over something trivial; squabble. See Synonyms at argue. 2. a. To flicker or glitter: "bicker like a flame" (Robert Browning). b. To move or flow with a rippling or gurgling sound. n. An angry quarrel; a squabble. [Middle English bikeren, to attack.] bicker·er n. |
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