ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Argy-bargy

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɑɹdʒiˌbɑɹdʒi/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Argy-bargy is a noun meaning (chiefly UK) A noisy disagreement, often with some fighting.

Meaning

(chiefly UK) A noisy disagreement, often with some fighting.

More Meanings

  1. (chiefly UK) To argue.

Example Sentences

There was a wee bit of an argy-bargy over the dodgy matter.
Ten minutes at the least did she stand at the door argy-bargying with that man.
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!

Word Forms

Synonyms for argy-bargy

Depending on context, synonyms include argle-bargle, argol-bargol.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include argie-bargie, argle-bargle, bicker, wrangling, wrangle, brabblement.

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