What does argy-bargy mean?
Argy-bargy means (chiefly UK) A noisy disagreement, often with some fighting.
Argy-bargy
/ˈɑɹdʒiˌbɑɹdʒi/ · noun
Meaning
(chiefly UK) A noisy disagreement, often with some fighting.
Definitions by Sense
- (chiefly UK) A noisy disagreement, often with some fighting
- (chiefly UK) To argue.
Example Sentences
There was a wee bit of an argy-bargy over the dodgy matter.
At least if you adopt a zero tolerance approach, when you next see a banner advertising “CD’s, DVD’s, Video’s, and Book’s”, you won’t just stay indoors getting depressed about it. Instead you will engage in some direct-action argy-bargy!
Ten minutes at the least did she stand at the door argy-bargying with that man.
Synonyms for argy-bargy
Antonyms for argy-bargy
Related Words
Word Forms
- argy-bargies
- argie bargie
- argie-bargie
- argy bargy
- argy-bargying
- argy-bargied
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for argy-bargy?
Common synonyms include argle-bargle, argol-bargol.
What is the opposite of argy-bargy?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use argy-bargy in a sentence?
There was a wee bit of an argy-bargy over the dodgy matter.
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