bull and cow
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
An argument; a row.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I went home and I had a bull and cow with my trouble and strife.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bull and cow” mean?
An argument; a row.
Is “bull and cow” formal or informal?
bull and cow is generally slang.