bust-up

[buhst-uhp]

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.

bust-up

noun

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

2. a disturbance or brawl

verb

1. (intr) to quarrel and part

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of bust-up¹

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

Related Words

• burst 
• crack 
• crash 
• crush 
• damage 
• fracture 
• separate 
• sever 
• shatter 
• smash 
• snap 
• split 
• tear