fratching

[ frach-ing ]

noun

, British Dialect.

1. a quarrel; disagreement; argument.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fratching¹

First recorded in 1755–65; fratch + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

He set up his fratching at breakfast acause his porridge was burnt, and kept at it all day.

From Project Gutenberg

They were fratching—quarrelling—I could hear 'em as well as see 'em.

From Project Gutenberg