Definition of "argy-bargy" []

• Chiefly British Slang A lively or disputatious discussion. (noun)

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• "Traditionally, an eyepatch signifies wisdom – Odin sacrificed an eye at the Well of Mimir in exchange for knowledge – though not in Thor, where he's played by Anthony Hopkins, who loses his in an argy-bargy with the Frost Giants."
• "The gamesmanship — some call it “argy-bargy” — slowed the pace enough so that Mourey joined up from the next chase group."
• "Why call it “fighting” when you can call it “handbags,” or “argy-bargy?”"