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Definition of Argy-bargy
1. Noun. A verbal dispute; a wrangling argument.
Exact synonyms: Argle-bargle
Generic synonyms: Arguing, Argument, Contention, Contestation, Controversy, Disceptation, Disputation, Tilt
Geographical relationships: Britain, Great Britain, U.k., Uk, United Kingdom, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland
Generic synonyms: Arguing, Argument, Contention, Contestation, Controversy, Disceptation, Disputation, Tilt
Geographical relationships: Britain, Great Britain, U.k., Uk, United Kingdom, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland
Definition of Argy-bargy
1. Noun. A verbal argument. ¹
2. Verb. To argue. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Argy-bargy
Literary usage of Argy-bargy
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine (1889)
"And whether richt or wrang, To flyte on them, or fleer, It's hardly worth a sang
For a' the time we're here. argy-bargy to the last, Ye'll find there's aye ..."
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