a shouting match



a shouting match

  (British, American & Australian) also a slanging match (British & Australian)
an argument where people shout at each other If your child says something rude or unpleasant to you, don't get into a shouting match with them, just leave the room. The debate turned into a slanging match.
See also: match, shout

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Randolph['rændɔlf]
Ioannis-Greek
ChrystalKRIS-təlEnglish
Matthei-Old Church Slavic
ElsdonELZ-dənEnglish (Rare)
Olumide-Western African, Yoruba