as in quarrel
an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions
after a lot of argle-bargle even with members of his own party, the prime minister managed to get the measure through parliament
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Recent Examples of argle-bargle
After a few months of truculent, all-caps argle-bargle on social media demanding her release, Trump is now trying other means to liberate her from accountability.
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Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
1 Dec. 2025
However, this raft of procedural changes is at the heart of argle-bargle that way lay projects and choke production.
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Roger Valdez,
Forbes,
6 Sep. 2024
This was the Biden who mumbled argle-bargle at the White House’s Juneteenth celebration.
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Matthew Continetti,
National Review,
29 June 2024
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
1 Dec. 2025
However, this raft of procedural changes is at the heart of argle-bargle that way lay projects and choke production.
—
Roger Valdez,
Forbes,
6 Sep. 2024
This was the Biden who mumbled argle-bargle at the White House’s Juneteenth celebration.
—
Matthew Continetti,
National Review,
29 June 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for argle-bargle
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The victim got into a quarrel inside Bob’s Classic Barber Shop on Albany Ave.
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Rounding out the top five names were seven write-in votes for the Sacramento Capitals or Capitols — which could be nicknamed the Caps to avoid quarrels over the spelling — and six votes for the Sacramento Stingers or Sting, referencing the collegiate Sacramento State Hornets.
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Brad Pitt may have scored a win in his yearslong winery dispute with ex Angelina Jolie, but the battle is far from over.
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Showdowns over international inspectors caused years of disputes between the US and Saddam Hussein’s Iraq and more recently Iran.
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At the heart of this debate is a fundamental disagreement about sexuality, morality and identity.
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This is a strategic disagreement.
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Chicago police said that an argument between the victim and another male turned into a fight when the male pulled out a gun and shot the victim.
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The stars aligned, and we — the fans — were transported right into the middle of an argument over balls and strikes between the home plate umpire and A's manager Mark Kotsay.
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Witnesses told the Nantucket Current that the stabbing followed a verbal and physical altercation between the driver of a Myles Reis garbage truck and the driver of a Sayles Seafood delivery truck that had parked in the area.
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Cartwright said statements from those involved explained that the victim and her mother were involved in a physical altercation.
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Worth noting Relievers Sam Hentges and Ryan Walker made their first appearances back at Oracle Park since the Pride Night controversy became a national story.
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The controversy began during a segment on the French sports network L’Équipe when presenter France Pierron argued that participating in the World Cup was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that should take precedence over family obligations.
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Chicago police said that an argument between the victim and another male turned into a fight when the male pulled out a gun and shot the victim.
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In the room next door, Aaresh plays video games with his friend, like any other 12-year-old boy, taking a break from his homework and studying for a French exam, and oblivious to how his parents’ fight could change his life and those of others like him.
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After Alicent’s misunderstanding — which leads to Aegon II claiming the throne — Rhaenyra prepares for war and gathers allies to fight for her rightful claim to the throne.
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False hopes about working in retirement speak to fundamental misunderstandings about retirement and the labor market, experts say.
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“Argle-bargle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/argle-bargle. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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