What does bust-up mean?
Bust-up means (slang) An angry argument..
Bust-up
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(slang) An angry argument..
Example Sentences
“It was a real old bust-up. I do wish I knew what it was all about.”
Donald Trump warned Elon Musk on Saturday that he faces “very serious consequences” if he funds Democratic candidates following the pair’s epic public bust-up this week.
Synonyms for bust-up
Antonyms for bust-up
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Word Forms
- bust-ups
Usage Notes
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What is the opposite of bust-up?
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How do you use bust-up in a sentence?
“It was a real old bust-up. I do wish I knew what it was all about.”
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