bust-up

[ buhst-uhp ]

noun

, Informal.

1. a separation or dissolution, as of a marriage or a close friendship.
2. a large party, especially a noisy one.
3. Chiefly British. a quarrel; disturbance; punch-up.

bust-up

noun

1. a quarrel, esp a serious one ending a friendship, etc
2. a disturbance or brawl

verb

1. intr to quarrel and part
2. tr to disrupt (a meeting), esp violently

Word History and Origins

Origin of bust-up¹

First recorded in 1840–50; noun use of verb phrase bust up

Example Sentences

Multiple sources have confirmed there has been no big bust-up and no growing ill feeling.

From BBC

The reality is even before his very public bust-up with his manager, Sancho promised far more than he delivered for the Old Trafford club.

From BBC

We played a gig in San Diego and had a massive bust-up in the van on the way back to L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

In the closing stages there was an angry bust-up between Kyle Walker and Maupay, with the former needing to be calmed down by manager Pep Guardiola, who declined to comment post match.

From BBC

A band whose gig ended as a lead singer apparently threw a punch at its bassist has apologised for a "brotherly bust-up that went foo far".

From BBC

Related Words

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