argy-bargy

/ˌˈɑrdʒi ˌˈbɑrdʒi/
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Definitions of argy-bargy
  1. noun
    a verbal dispute; a wrangling argument
    synonyms: argle-bargle
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    type of:
    arguing, argument, contention, contestation, controversy, disceptation, disputation, tilt
    a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
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