Thesaurus results for ARGY-BARGY

argy-bargy

noun

ˌär-jē-ˈbär-jē

Definition of argy-bargy

chiefly British

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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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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Recent Examples of argy-bargy The staredown initiated a little argy-bargy between the pair as both teams exited the field. — David Close, CNN Money, 19 June 2026 Perhaps this explains why there was none of the needle associated with those recent encounters, including the Carabao Cup first-round clash in August 2024 that again ended in a bout of argy-bargy sparked by a 92nd-minute clash between Sydie Peck and Jack Marriott. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2026

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Advertisement In many circles, the first mention of climate policy in the EU tends to be a discussion about backtracking.

— Justin Worland, Time, 3 Oct. 2026
More Before lawmakers departed Washington to focus on campaigning ahead of the November elections, AI companies were still in active discussions on Capitol Hill.

— Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of discussion

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The overtones of social significance are adroitly handled and make real sense in an era of tragic international quarrels.

— THR Staff, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026
Unlike Christian priests and medicine men, who generally command respect, rainmakers are sometimes seen as malicious people who retaliate against whole communities for quarrels with their neighbors.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of quarrel

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As offshore wind farms become increasingly larger and more dense, this moves beyond the familiar military/air-traffic-radar debate and into whether coastal vessel-tracking systems can reliably see small craft moving among turbines.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
Kaczynski learns that he was manipulated, and that Murray and his team had been studying his response to stress during these debates to better understand soldiers returning from war and to see what makes young men submit.

— Jane LaCroix, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of debate

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To join the plan, each one had to check a box, agreeing to use arbitration to settle any dispute.

— Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
Bracing for a ‘wave of disputes’ Take-or-pay contracts have their origins in the energy sector, where long and capital-intensive production timelines justified a similar legal ultimatum.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of dispute

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To address those inequities, the bill required financial assistance to tribes, protection of tribal uses and more consultation on water projects.

— Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Every stay is bespoke, but the latter include a one-hour consultation with the resident Ayurvedic doctor in order to prescribe an itinerary comprising daily spa, fitness and rituals.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of consultation

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Police have launched a homicide investigation after a man died from injuries suffered in an altercation that was initially reported as a possible strong-arm robbery, a police spokesman said.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026
To illustrate Daniel’s progress, Shaikh recounted an altercation Daniel had while leading a Friday evening prayer service in jail.

— Jeff Winter, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of altercation

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Complimentary fitness classes, one-on-one personal training, nutrition consults, Pilates, breathing classes, and flow yoga are among many other options.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Morgan Shipley does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

— Morgan Shipley, The Conversation, 21 Sep. 2026

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