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
  • During the discussion, she was asked if she's ever been confused for another celebrity.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Once the consent calendar is moved and seconded, there is no discussion and there are no questions — the whole point of the consent calendar is to eliminate unnecessary discussions.
    Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of discussion
Noun
  • The heads of corporate branding cook up a brief, a design firm answers with a litany of slides, and, after iterations, interventions, and internal quarrels, the sign arrives in the physical plane, with glossy acrylic letterforms and antiseptic light.
    Laura Preston, The New Yorker, 15 July 2024
  • The key is to keep communication clear and avoid overreacting to petty quarrels and misunderstandings.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of quarrel
Noun
  • But looming over the debate was what could happen after President-elect Donald Trump takes office on Jan. 20, the day after TikTok must be divested.
    Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Decades before sanctuary cities became a vigorous partisan debate, Sacramento declared itself as one of the first in America.
    Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of debate
Noun
  • City officials did not say what set off the dispute.
    Deon J. Hampton, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
  • This firsthand legal dispute inspired her to become an advocate for female inventors, educating others on the importance of filing for IP protection. ForbesWomen: Get the ForbesWomen newsletter, and supercharge your mission with success stories, tips and more.
    Karin Eldor, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of dispute
Noun
  • At present, there are not enough professionals with the training to treat veterans or to provide regular consultations for them, said Svetlana Artemeva, who is working on a project to train dozens of therapists across 16 Russian regions to help soldiers struggling with post-traumatic stress.
    Nanna Heitmann, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Competitors charge for consultations with tax experts, so this is a huge advantage.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of consultation
Noun
  • Following the altercation, the woman’s mother stormed out of the room, leaving the family divided on who was right in the situation.
    Ashley Vega, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
  • When an altercation erupted between a rioter and a Capitol Police officer, the document said, Roe — with the pitchfork in his right hand — moved forward and pushed the officer with his left hand.
    Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of altercation
Noun
  • Funds will power more enterprise partnerships and fee-for-service Medicaid contracts and an expansion of product offerings to include STI home tests, PrEP and prenatal consults.
    Erin Brodwin, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Erika talks about Sutton with her therapist, Dr. Jenn, who comes by for a therapy session and an interior-design consult.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of consult
Noun
  • The lawsuit, originally filed by DHL in September, centers around a financial disagreement stemming from MyPillow's use of DHL's delivery services.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
  • But the board quickly devolved into disagreement Tuesday as supervisors nominated themselves for the officer positions.
    Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of disagreement
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