dustup

[duhst-uhp]

noun

1. a quarrel; argument; row.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dustup¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; noun use of verb phrase dust up

Example Sentences

The following is an overview of some of the major dustups between the prickly pair:

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Fosado told the Journal Sentinel that the dustup didn’t alter his opinion of Brewers fans.

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The legal dustup comes after a string of controversial wins for the president.

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The dustup arrives as federal immigration raids continue to roil Los Angeles and surrounding communities.

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The Oval Office dustup was a well-prepared trap for the Ukrainian President.

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