Synonyms of argy-bargy

argy-bargy

noun

ˌär-jē-ˈbär-jē 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• discussion
• debate
• consultation
• consult
• dialogue
• talk
• conversation
• deliberation
• argumentation
• conference
• argument
• meeting
• back-and-forth
• palaver
• give-and-take
• parley
• colloquy
• council
• consultancy
• symposium
• confabulation
• counsel
• confab
• forum
• discourse
• negotiation
• seminar
• chat
• chat room
• bargaining
• disquisition
• roundtable
• talkathon
• bull session
• skull session
• rap
• words
• pourparler

2

as in quarrel

an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions

the perennial argy-bargy over whether the monarchy should be abolished

Synonyms & Similar Words

• quarrel
• dispute
• altercation
• disagreement
• controversy
• argument
• bicker
• fight
• brawl
• squabble
• misunderstanding
• contretemps
• row
• tiff
• spat
• set-to
• disputation
• imbroglio
• skirmish
• debate
• wrangle
• falling-out
• feud
• argle-bargle
• rhubarb
• clash
• donnybrook
• cross fire
• tussle
• battle royal
• kickup
• tangle
• scrap
• run-in
• difference
• hassle
• protest
• objection
• logomachy
• protestation
• contention
• vendetta
• fisticuffs
• fracas
• dissension
• melee
• attack
• catfight
• fuss
• free-for-all
• affray
• fray

Example Sentences

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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