brannigan
Americannoun
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a carouse.
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a squabble; brawl.
Etymology
Origin of brannigan
First recorded in 1925–30; probably from proper name
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He is also the newest and least-developed of Fred's characters, but as Donald reads the role, it contains some winning bits of brannigan.
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