Slang – Argy-bargy

• British English Slang – Argy-bargy or argie-bargie
• Meaning – A noisy or lively argument. This expression is used to describe a bad tempered argument. Argy-bargy can also be used to describe a fight or a heated discussion.
• Argy-bargy originated in Scotland and is an alteration of the word argue.
• There are lots of great English slang expressions related to arguing or fighting, they include:
  • Barney – British slang for a noisy argument or fight.
  • cross swords – To have an argument or disagreement with someone.
  • fisticuffs – A fistfight.
  • kerfuffle – A commotion or noisy disagreement.
  • knuckle sandwich – A punch in the mouth.
  • lock horns –  To have an argument or disagreement with someone.
  • scrap – A fight.

Example:

• “Looks like a bit of argy-bargy going on over there. I think it started over a spilled pint!”

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