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

Example Sentences

The partial climbdown is not likely to result in an enormous bust-up – one of Angela Rayner's steadfast allies who pioneered the wider plans said they were a "little concerned" rather than frothing with rage.

From BBC

Takaichi has given little indication that she is rattled by the bust-up.

From The Wall Street Journal

Earlier this year, Oasis embarked on a series of sold-out gigs following the band's dramatic split in 2009 after a backstage bust-up between Gallagher and his brother Noel.

From BBC

Price - who has lost weight as part of a fitness regime - refused to be drawn on the latest bust-up, although did post on Instagram: "Have to be careful these days, I'm down to light-cruiserweight."

From BBC

Others have suggested the brothers simply wanted the Oasis story to have a more satisfactory conclusion than a dressing room bust-up.

From BBC

Related Words

• burst
• crack
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• separate
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• smash
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• split
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