No, it can't. An argument is a connected series of statements to establish a definite proposition.

An argument is not the same as contradiction.

I came here for a good argument.

Now look, this is futile.

You did. Just now.

Well, you did.

It is! You just contradicted me!

Yes, it is.

No, it isn't. It's just a contradiction.

This isn't an argument.

Didn't!

Did not.