argy-bargy

noun

ˌär-jē-ˈbär-jē How to pronounce argy-bargy (audio)
Definition of argy-bargynext
chiefly British
1
as in discussion
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue wouldn't be a cricket match without a little argy-bargy over the umpire's every call

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2
as in quarrel
an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions the perennial argy-bargy over whether the monarchy should be abolished

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  1. discussion
  2. quarrel
  3. debate
  4. dispute
  5. consultation
  6. altercation
  7. consult
  8. disagreement
Noun
  • The two teams are in discussions on how to modify the stadium to give it a more homey feel for the Rays, but no final decisions have been made.
    Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Additionally, a loss head-to-head against Alabama put the Crimson Tide over them in the discussion despite a good season.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of discussion
Noun
  • That’s the main quarrel of opponents of such conservation projects.
    Christine Ro, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Experts at the conference floated the possibility that the aquatic quarrel could make its way to the Supreme Court, though that’s viewed as a crisis that should be averted.
    Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of quarrel
Noun
  • The debate over how to classify the West India Regiments—whether as British subjects and soldiers or as enslaved men—continued until 1807.
    Kinsey Gidick, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Actuarial data will likely end the debate if and when autonomous vehicles are demonstrably safer than those piloted by humans.
    Michael Khouw, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of debate
Noun
  • Research has distinguished between three simple strategies to deal with neighbor disputes: avoidance of the party whose behavior is experienced as unneighborly; confronting the neighbor face-to-face; and relying on a third party to sort out the issue, e.g. the landlord or even police.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Nearly a decade later, a dark storm cloud has descended upon his increasingly unpopular administration, with the resignation of a top Cabinet minister over a dispute about how to manage US president-elect Donald Trump’s tariff threats.
    Lex Harvey, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of dispute
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  • His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) plans to launch a consultation to gather feedback from businesses on how to support investment in and promote e-invoicing.
    Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Following the close of the consultation last month, the Census Bureau is analyzing the feedback to inform the development of the 2030 Census Operational Plan, set to be released in 2025.
    Emma Marsden, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of consultation
Noun
  • Jamie Foxx is thanking fans for their support after an altercation at his birthday dinner this weekend required him to get stitches.
    Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Things got worse for Curtis, who was arrested and charged with assault because of his altercation with assistant DA Daniels.
    Barry Levitt, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of altercation
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  • Pastry chef Amanda Rockman, previously at Nico Osteria, where Wu-Bower earned his Beard nominations, consults on desserts.
    Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 7 Oct. 2024
  • Plus, with Black Friday just around the corner, the vaginal health platform is sweetening the deal by waiving their one-time $45 consult fee (which includes a prescription, refills for up to one year and messaging with a doctor)—and giving you $20 off your first order.
    Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of consult
Noun
  • Any disagreements or requests for information should be noted in that report.
    Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Relationships, at their best, are not just defined by extraordinary moments or their endings—they’re about the moments in between, the routine, the joy, the disagreements and the growth.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of disagreement
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