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Definition of Dustup
1. Noun. An angry dispute. "They had words"
Generic synonyms: Conflict, Difference, Difference Of Opinion, Dispute
Specialized synonyms: Affray, Altercation, Fracas, Bicker, Bickering, Fuss, Pettifoggery, Spat, Squabble, Tiff, Bust-up
Derivative terms: Quarrel, Wrangle
Definition of Dustup
1. Noun. (informal) A scuffle or fight. ¹
2. Noun. (informal by extension) An argument or dispute. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Dustup
1. an argument [n -S] - See also: argument
Lexicographical Neighbors of Dustup
Literary usage of Dustup
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Europe and America Beyond 2000 by Pierre Hassner, Gregory F. Treverton (1990)
"The German-American dustup over short-range nuclear forces in 1989 was, in its
own terms, important only to strategic theologians. But it did illustrate the ..."
2. Hackoff.com: An Historic Murder Mystery Set in the Internet Bubble and Rubble by Tom Evslin (2006)
"I did write lots of cool stuff while I was in the Windows Desktop Group at
Microsoft, but there was a big political dustup over how to deal with the ..."
3. The Language of Foreign Affairs (1987)
"915-916: and • Lunar dustup,' Time. Mar. 24, 1980, p. 47. 3. The treaty required
a minimum of five ratifications In order for It to come Into effect. ..."
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