ARGY-BARGY


Meaning of ARGY-BARGY in English

I. |ärgē|bärgē intransitive verb

( -ed/-ing/-es )

Etymology: reduplication of Scots & English dialect argy, alteration of argue

chiefly dialect : to engage in argument : wrangle , haggle

II. noun

( -es )

1. chiefly dialect : argument , dispute

2. chiefly dialect : a lively discussion

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