dustup

Definition

A scuffle or fight.

Etymology

Deverbal from dust up.

Example Sentences

• "Mik looked at his arm and knew this wouldn't work for another dustup with the she-hemoth that was hot on his heels. He put his shield on the damaged arm. It felt strange since he usually wore it on his left."
• "The incident followed other dustups between the two parties over the conduct of the war on terrorism."
• "“Look at us. I plumb forgot what this dustup's even about. Now, what I'm-what I'm... what I'm trying to say here is, hoo, boy, we all need to stop fightin'.”"