Definitions
- Referring to a brief and minor argument or disagreement between two people. - Describing a quarrel or dispute that is resolved quickly and without serious consequences. - Talking about a verbal altercation that involves heated words but does not escalate into physical violence.
- Describing a petty or trivial argument or disagreement between two people. - Referring to a back-and-forth exchange of words that is often repetitive and unproductive. - Talking about a verbal altercation that may involve insults, sarcasm, or passive-aggressive behavior.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to verbal altercations or disagreements.
- 2Both involve two people arguing or disagreeing with each other.
- 3Both can be resolved quickly without serious consequences.
- 4Both can involve heated words or emotions.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Spat is typically less intense and more minor than bicker.
- 2Duration: Bicker can be more prolonged and repetitive than spat.
- 3Subject matter: Spat can refer to any type of disagreement, while bicker often refers to petty or trivial matters.
- 4Tone: Bicker can involve more negative or hostile tones, such as sarcasm or passive-aggressive behavior, while spat is often resolved quickly and without lingering negativity.
- 5Frequency: Bicker can occur more frequently than spat and may become a pattern of behavior between two people.
Remember this!
Spat and bicker both refer to verbal altercations or disagreements between two people. However, spat is typically less intense and more minor, while bicker can be more prolonged and involve negative or hostile tones. Additionally, bicker often refers to petty or trivial matters, while spat can refer to any type of disagreement.
