dustup
AI In plain words
Writing a short explanation…
Written by a house AI from the entry below, in your language. The entry itself is the source.
dustup
- /ˈdʌstʌp/ US
Where it comes from
Deverbal from dust up.
noun dustups · dust-up · dust up
- A scuffle or fight. 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.
- An argument or dispute. The incident followed other dustups between the two parties over the conduct of the war on terrorism.