Cryptic crossword clue
Young bird, showy and argumentative 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word SQUABBLING

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The straight part
We know that "argumentative" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case argumentative = squabbling.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SQUABBLING mean?

SQUABBLING verb
  1. To participate in a minor fight or argument.
  2. To disarrange, so that the letters or lines stand awry and require readjustment.
SQUABBLING noun
  1. A petty argument or conflict.

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