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
  • The topic ignited a firestorm of discussion on social media, and by Monday had made its way to ESPN’s Pat McAfee Show and FS1’s The Herd with Colin Cowherd.
    Stewart Mandel, The Athletic, 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
  • The standard debate in Western ethical theory is one that involves three points of view.
    Dave Anderson, Baltimore Sun, 31 Dec. 2024
  • There was a debate in the dressing room over whether to risk playing the Brazilian regardless of the issue, but it was decided to err on the side of caution.
    Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of debate
Noun
  • The neighbor whose property disputes require legal intervention rather than friendly conversation.
    Nik Ershov, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
  • The dispute originated with a recurring issue in the River Valley when strong odors are emitted from a biowaste storage lagoon in the Arkansas River bottom in Crawford County.
    Penny Weaver, arkansasonline.com, 2 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
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  • In 2016, the actress filed for divorce after accusing Pitt of physically abusing her and their children during an altercation on a private jet.
    Ashley Hume, Fox News, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Two years ago, Jolie filed a countersuit over a dispute about the sale of her half of the pair’s winery that detailed an altercation in 2016 including Pitt being physically aggressive to both Jolie and their children.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of altercation
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
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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