Meaning of argy-bargy in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌɑrdʒiˈbɑrdʒi/

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  1. Noun

    argy-bargy

    Etymology

    late 19th century (originally Scots): rhyming jingle based on argue

    Definitions

    1. a verbal dispute

    Examples

    • « a wrangling argument »

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