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

Harris supporters have criticized media coverage of the dustup as out of proportion, especially in light of the fact that Trump routinely uses similarly derogatory language.

From Los Angeles Times

Most entertaining was the dustup between Saquon Barkley, who is going from the Giants to the rival Philadelphia Eagles, and former Giants star running back Tiki Barber.

From Los Angeles Times

The Gamecocks led 73-66 with 2:08 to play when the dustup took place, and the game was delayed for about 15 minutes while officials reviewed video of the incident.

From Seattle Times

The intensity carried over to the court, with Sacramento’s Trey Lyles getting into a dustup with Valanciunas in the first half that earned him a technical foul.

From Seattle Times

He defended those comments when he met with reporters, and then opened up his brain for all to see when he called the Jan. 6 riot a “dustup.”

From Washington Times

Related Words

• altercation
• bickering
• brawl
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• quarrel
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