Definition of a dustup

dustup    

noun

• a disagreement or fight.

  I had a bit of a dustup at the bar.

  • See more words with the same meaning: to attack, to fight.
  • See more words with the same meaning: to disagree, disapprove, or doubt.

  Last edited on Feb 21 2013. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 02 2009.

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Other terms relating to 'to attack, to fight':
stole	Definitions include: to punch or attack, typically with no prior warning. Also stole on.
throw hands	Definitions include: to fight.
wreck	Definitions include: to severely beat up or injure.
beat down	Definitions include: a fight or severe beating.
hose	Definitions include: to lie to.
roll	Definitions include: to use Ecstasy (MDMA).
get crunk with	Definitions include: to approach someone in a hostile manner.
bring it	Definitions include: an invitation for a competition, such as a fight, game, etc.
jack up	Definitions include: to break or ruin.
bust up	Definitions include: to cause a crowd to disperse; BREAK UP.
rapey	Definitions include: prone to raping.
bust on	Definitions include: to hit, attack.
want a piece of	Definitions include: to desire someone physically.
front	Definitions include: to pretend to be someone else.
chuck 'em	Definitions include: to fight.
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Other terms relating to 'to disagree, disapprove, or doubt':
ain't	Definitions include: is not; am not; are not; do not; have not; will not; etc.
forget it	Definitions include: "no".
hell no	Definitions include: an emphatic "no".
player hater	Definitions include: a person who player hates.
Scully	Definitions include: to doubt.
na	Definitions include: "no", but less strong.
no way	Definitions include: interjection of amazement.
hater	Definitions include: a person who disapproves of something.
true dat	Definitions include: an expression of affirmation.
beef	Definitions include: a problem or grudge with someone.
naw	Definitions include: "no".
yeah, no	Definitions include: "no."
NAK	Definitions include: This definition is questionable and is pending deletion.
GTFO	Definitions include: acronym for "get the fuck out", an expression of disbelief.
not on (one's) life.	Definitions include: an assertion that something will never happen.
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Slang terms with the same root words

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drop a lobster	Definitions include: Having to take a bowel movement.
jingle	Definitions include: coin money.
pich a loaf	Definitions include: to defecate.
Cum guzzling gutter whore	Definitions include: An inexpensive street walker who loves their job so much they can't get enough! Or used as an insult.
have nothing on	Definitions include: to be superior to.
TKer	Definitions include: Team Killer - one who kills somebody on one's team in a computer game.
EWBTE	Definitions include: acronym for "everything went better than expected".
SAHM	Definitions include: acronym for "stay-at-home mom" or "stay-at-home mother".
fey	Definitions include: feminine.
morning missles	Definitions include: excessive defecation after a long nights rest, especially after a large meal the day before.

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