bust-up
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Meaning · English
An angry argument.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
It was a real old bust-up. I do wish I knew what it was all about.
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 “bust-up” mean?
An angry argument.
Is “bust-up” formal or informal?
bust-up is generally slang.