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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Salon

But Duffy, typical of “The Real World” in this era, which often cast sheltered conservatives alongside others who challenged their beliefs, didn’t suffer any consequences for the dustups.

From Los Angeles Times

I want to clear the air on the footage released showing a small dustup between myself and Mark Gastineau, the former New York Jet, so here’s a 🧵.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• altercation 
• bickering 
• brawl 
• clash 
• controversy 
• debate 
• disagreement 
• dispute 
• exchange 
• feud 
• quarrel 
• squabble