bust-up

American  

[buhst-uhp] / ˈbʌstˌʌp /

noun

Informal.

1. a separation or dissolution, as of a marriage or a close friendship.

2. a large party, especially a noisy one.

3. Chiefly British. a quarrel; disturbance; punch-up.

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bust-up British  

noun

1. a quarrel, esp a serious one ending a friendship, etc

2. a disturbance or brawl

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verb

1. (intr) to quarrel and part

2. (tr) to disrupt (a meeting), esp violently

Etymology

Origin of bust-up

First recorded in 1840–50; noun use of verb phrase bust up

Related Words

• burst
• crack
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