Bust-up
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bust-up is a noun meaning (slang) An angry argument.
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.
Word Forms
- bust-ups
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include blowout, quarrel, rumpus, bust, wrangling, brouhaha.
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