What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
quibbled
Example
The siblings quibbled over who got the last cookie. [quibbled: past tense]
Example
We quibbled for hours over the color of the curtains. [quibbled: verb]
bicker
Example
The couple bickered constantly, causing tension in their relationship. [bickered: past tense]
Example
The coworkers bickered over who should take credit for the project's success. [bickered: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Bicker is more commonly used than quibble in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between quibbled and bicker?
Both quibble and bicker are informal words, but quibble may be slightly more formal due to its less common usage and more neutral connotation.
