dustup

noun

dust·up ˈdəst-ˌəp

Synonyms of dustup next

: row, fight

Examples of dustup in a Sentence

He had a dustup with a guy in the bar. he came home with a black eye from the dustup at the bar

Recent Examples on the Web That is why this dustup was so important, showing a quarterback cognizant of his role. —

Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 6 Oct. 2024 The first day of the session usually comes with dustups and news conferences and a lot of virtue signaling — which, again, no sane person would breathlessly follow, because ugh. —

Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 8 Jan. 2024 Mexico’s dustup with the DEA and U.S. security agencies spells trouble for cooperation in the crucial areas of security and drug trafficking. —

Denise Dresser, Foreign Affairs, 1 Feb. 2021 The dustup could preview how Musk might tackle government efficiency while working in a possible Trump Administration, an idea the former president has floated. —

Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dustup

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