Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pickering

verb
/ˈpɪkərɪŋ/
Definition
A term that originates from the verb ‘pick,’ referring to an action or process of selecting or choosing.
Examples
  • They were just pickering about who would do the dishes.
  • The siblings often found themselves pickering over small issues.
Meaning
To engage in a casual argument or to bicker over trivial matters.
Synonyms
  • quarrel
  • petty argument
  • bicker
  • fuss
  • wrangle