stoush

American  

[stoush] / staʊʃ /

verb (used with object)

1. stonker.

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noun

1. a fight or brawl.

stoush British  

/ staʊʃ /

verb

1. (tr) to hit or punch

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noun

1. fighting, violence, or a fight

Etymology

Origin of stoush

First recorded in 1890–95; perhaps imitative

Example Sentences

So, straight back to his stoush against Wagner to start the next set.

From The Guardian

Hewitt wasn’t about to get involved in a stoush with Tomic, saying it was “Bernie being Bernie and losing and going on and complaining.”

From Seattle Times

Some are concerned about upsetting wealthy donors, while others see it simply as a "stoush" among the arts elite.

From BBC

He also publicly supported Tomic in his verbal stoush with Tennis Australia.

From Washington Times

Australia's stoush - sufficiently macho for some Australians to label World War One as the Big Stoush - is not far behind.

From BBC