falling-out

[ faw-ling-out ]

noun

, plural fall·ings-out, fall·ing-outs.

1. a quarrel or estrangement between persons formerly in close association with one another.

Word History and Origins

Origin of falling-out¹

1560–70; nominalization of verb phrase fall out; -ing ¹

Example Sentences

“We obviously had a falling out, but when I was fired I wasn’t coaching very good,” Robinson told The Times’ T.J.

From Los Angeles Times

In a recent candid interview with Variety, Franco opened up about his falling out with Rogen . . . keeping it vague on one very important detail when it came to theorizing why they no longer speak.

From Salon

Luxury brands are also falling out of favor in China, as shoppers have pulled back on big-ticket purchases.

From Los Angeles Times

On the brink of possibly falling out of playoff contention.

From Los Angeles Times

This followed Musk’s own public falling out with his daughter, who had undergone a gender transition.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• altercation
• run-in
• spat
• tiff