argle-bargles

noun

plural of argle-bargle, chiefly British
as in quarrels
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 Synonyms for argle-bargles
  1. quarrels
  2. disputes
  3. altercations
  4. disagreements
  5. fights
  6. controversies
  7. arguments
  8. misunderstandings
Noun
  • 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 quarrels
Noun
  • Even as Democrats gain power in states and Congress, many key disputes remain unresolved.
    — MSNBC Newsweek, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026
  • While the appeal turns on complex legal disputes, political overtones aren't hard to find.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of disputes
Noun
  • Photos of the event published by The Daily Mail include snapshots of attendees appearing to be engaged in altercations, and partygoers seated on a lawn in handcuffs.
    — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Protests outside the Hilton Garden Inn and nearby Homewood Suites, another Hilton property, have resulted in several altercations between protesters and law enforcement.
    — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of altercations
Noun
  • But even within the bloc seeking to replace Netanyahu, disagreements remain over how to secure the parliamentary support needed to govern.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Discussing realistic exit scenarios early, and documenting how disagreements will be resolved, protects the relationship as much as the investment.
    — Anas Bhairi, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of disagreements
Noun
  • While there were multiple fights at the game on Sunday, the arrest was in connection with a brawl in the Levi's Stadium parking lot in which a man was seen on video kicking and punching someone who was unconscious.
    — Jose Fabian, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Dozens of young men and women gather on weekends for Abril’s pop-up fights, where strangers face off without the lengthy preparations required for regular boxing matches.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of fights
Noun
  • Bass oversaw the reappointment of McDonnell’s predecessor, Michel Moore, shortly after her election and stood by him for a year through numerous controversies before Moore’s abrupt resignation in early 2024.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Always discreet, Felipe VI’s mother has weathered the controversies surrounding Juan Carlos and maintained a professional image dedicated to serving the Spanish people—one that her family circumstances have not tarnished.
    — Nuria Hernández, Vanity Fair, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of controversies
Noun
  • The Senate dismissed all impeachment charges, shutting down his trial before arguments even began.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Deputy Prosecutor Amy Pullen told jurors in opening arguments Tuesday that the shooting was born from road rage.
    — Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of arguments
Noun
  • Neither approach is wrong, but misunderstandings can arise when one partner feels crowded and the other feels lonely.
    — Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2026
  • But they could also be described as misconceptions, misunderstandings, or straight up bad information.
    — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of misunderstandings
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“Argle-bargles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/argle-bargles. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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