Trouble, noisy or having an argument.
Argy-bargy
Example Sentences
"There was a bit of argy-bargy at closing time."
"I don't want any argy-bargy."
Etymology & History
British expression meaning quarrel, fuss. Possibly from 'argue' reduplication. 'Having an argy-bargy' means arguing. British conflict terminology.
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General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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