dustup
pronunciation
How to pronounce dustup in British English:
UK ['dʌstʌp]
How to pronounce dustup in American English:
US ['dʌstʌp]
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- Noun:
- an angry dispute
Word Origin
- dustup (n.)
- "fight," 1897, from dust + up; perhaps from dust "confusion, disturbance" (1590s). To dust (someone's) coat was ironical for "to beat (someone) soundly" (1680s).
Example
- 1. Chevy and ford have been going at it since world war ii , and the dustup over chevy claiming that its truck is more reliable than ford 's is only the latest at bat in this intramural ballgame that is heading into extra innings .