argle-bargle

ar·gle–bar·gle

noun \ˌär-gəl-ˈbär-gəl\

Definition of ARGLE-BARGLE

chiefly British

: argy-bargy

Origin of ARGLE-BARGLE

reduplication of Scots & English argle, alteration of argue

First Known Use: 1872

Related to ARGLE-BARGLE

Synonyms: altercation, argle-bargle [chiefly British], argy-bargy [chiefly British], battle royal, bicker, brawl, contretemps, controversy, cross fire, disagreement, dispute, donnybrook, falling-out, fight, hassle, imbroglio, kickup, misunderstanding, quarrel, rhubarb, row, scrap, set-to, spat, squabble, tiff, wrangle

Related Words: clash, run-in, skirmish, tangle, tussle; logomachy; feud, vendetta; attack, contention, dissension (also dissention); debate, difference, disputation; fuss, objection, protest, protestation; affray [chiefly British], fisticuffs, fracas, fray, free-for-all, melee (also mêlée); catfight

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