Dust-up

Dust-up

/หˆdสŒst สŒp/
Noun General British

British slang for fight or quarrel, from the idea of dust being kicked up during a scuffle.

Etymology & History

British fight, quarrel. British conflict terminology. Minor British physical confrontation. Working-class British violence. Reflects British fighting euphemism.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
โš ๏ธ
Language
Moderate
๐Ÿ’ฌ
Formality
Slang
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