British slang for fight or quarrel, from the idea of dust being kicked up during a scuffle.
Dust-up
Example Sentences
"brawl"
Etymology & History
British fight, quarrel. British conflict terminology. Minor British physical confrontation. Working-class British violence. Reflects British fighting euphemism.
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Moderate
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Formality
Slang
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