Dustup

Quick meaning: Dustup is a noun meaning (informal) A scuffle or fight.

Meaning

(informal) A scuffle or fight.

More Meanings

1. (informal, by extension) An argument or dispute.

Example Sentences

The incident followed other dustups between the two parties over the conduct of the war on terrorism.

“Look at us. I plumb forgot what this dustup's even about. Now, what I'm-what I'm... what I'm trying to say here is, hoo, boy, we all need to stop fightin'.”

And given how few Netflix subscribers appear to have canceled their subscriptions during last year’s dust-up with Mr. Chappelle, Spotify can probably breathe easy on this front for now.

Mik looked at his arm and knew this wouldn't work for another dustup with the she-hemoth that was hot on his heels. He put his shield on the damaged arm. It felt strange since he usually wore it on his left.

Word Forms

• dustups
• dust-up
• dust up

Synonyms for dustup

Depending on context, synonyms include affray, dust-up, fight, fracas, kerfuffle, rixation.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include wrangle, quarrel, run-in, words, row, squabble.

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