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argy-bargy

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argy-bargy

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Main Entry: ar·gy–bar·gy

Pronunciation: \ˌär-jē-ˈbär-jē, ˌär-gē-ˈbär-gē\

Function: noun

Etymology: reduplication of Scots & English dial. argy, alteration of argue

Date: 1887

chiefly British : a lively discussion : argument, dispute

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