What is another word for picks a bone?
Pronunciation: [pˈɪks ɐ bˈə͡ʊn] (IPA) 
To "pick a bone" refers to a behavior where one engages in an argument or dispute. There are numerous synonyms that can be used in place of "picks a bone" such as bicker, wrangle, argue, clash, spar, squabble, tussle, contend, or debate. Each of these terms conveys the same idea of engaging in verbal disagreements. However, the intensity, duration, and nature of the dispute could differ. For instance, "bickering" tends to describe a minor, back and forth argument, while "wrangling" and "clashing" suggest a heated and longer-lasting dispute. Whatever the word used to describe it, picking a bone is a tiresome activity that often fails to yield any fruitful results.
