dustup

noun

dust·up ˈdəst-ˌəp

Synonyms of dustup next

: row, fight

Examples of dustup in a Sentence

He had a dustup with a guy in the bar. he came home with a black eye from the dustup at the bar

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Clearly, though, neither Sirianni nor Hurtt got the message to Carter, who was involved in several on-field dustups Sunday. —

Marcus Hayes, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024 The tax hike dustup offers an opportunity for anyone who’d like to challenge the mayor for re-election next year, and does nothing to shore up relations with the council. —

Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 12 Dec. 2024 This week, though, the role technology plays in the dustup hit new highs (or lows?) via a pair of court filings from Drake, both of them pointing to the importance of streaming music platforms in popular music. —

Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 26 Nov. 2024 Through six training camp practices, Pittman’s been involved in one fight and another dustup. —

James Boyd, The Athletic, 3 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dustup