bicker

Short definition from Wiktionary

Verb

1. 1
   To quarrel in a tiresome, insulting manner.
2. 2
   To brawl or move tremulously, quiver, shimmer (of a water stream, light, flame, etc.)
3. 3
   To patter.
4. 4
   To skirmish; to exchange blows; to fight.

Noun

1. 1
   A skirmish; an encounter.
2. 2
   A fight with stones between two parties of boys.
3. 3
   A wrangle; also, a noise, as in angry contention.
4. 4
   The process by which selective eating clubs at Princeton University choose new members.
5. 5
   A wooden drinking-cup or other dish.