Argy-bargy

//ˈɑɹdʒiˌbɑɹdʒi//

Synonyms for "argy-bargy" (28 found)

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Closest matches (6)

Noun(5 words)

dissonance palaver ado altercation argle-bargle

Verb(1 words)

argle-bargle

Strong matches (8)

Verb(1 words)

argol-bargol

Noun(7 words)

argument bother brawl brouhaha commotion controversy dispute

Related words (14)

Noun(14 words)

dustup flap foofaraw fracas fuss hoo-ha hubbub hullabaloo mayhem quarrel quibble song and dance to-do trouble

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8 entries

arguing argument contention contestation controversy disceptation disputation tilt

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3 total sentences available.

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There was a wee bit of an argy-bargy over the dodgy matter.

Source: wiktionary

At least if you adopt a zero tolerance approach, when you next see a banner advertising “CD’s, DVD’s, Video’s, and Book’s”, you won’t just stay indoors getting depressed about it. Instead you will engage in some direct-action argy-bargy!

Source: wiktionary

Ten minutes at the least did she stand at the door argy-bargying with that man.

Source: wiktionary

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