Bickerer

Pronunciation: /ˈbɪkərər/

Definitions of bickerer

noun a person who engages in petty arguments or disputes

Example Sentences

A1 My parents are always bickering about little things like what to watch on TV.

A2 The bickerer in the group always tries to start arguments over the smallest issues.

B1 As a bickerer, he constantly finds himself in heated debates with his colleagues.

B2 The bickerer's constant need to argue often creates tension within the team.

C1 Her reputation as a bickerer precedes her, causing many to avoid engaging in discussions with her.

C2 The bickerer's confrontational attitude has led to strained relationships with many of his peers.

Examples of bickerer in a Sentence

formal The bickerer in the meeting constantly disrupted the flow of discussion with their arguments.

informal The bickerer at the family gathering wouldn't stop arguing over trivial things.

slang The bickerer in the group chat was getting on everyone's nerves.

figurative The bickerer's constant need to argue was like a broken record, repeating the same points over and over again.

Grammatical Forms of bickerer

• past tense: bickered
• plural: bickerers
• comparative: more bickering
• superlative: most bickering
• present tense: bickers
• future tense: will bicker
• perfect tense: has bickered
• continuous tense: is bickering
• singular: bickerer
• positive degree: bickerer
• infinitive: to bicker
• gerund: bickering
• participle: bickering

Origin and Evolution of bickerer

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'bickerer' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'bikere', which means to skirmish or quarrel.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'bickerer' has evolved to refer to someone who engages in petty arguments or disputes, rather than physical skirmishes.