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bust-up

noun

Simple meaning

An angry argument.

Pronunciation

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buhstuhp

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ˈbʌstəp

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Definition

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noun

  1. slang

    An angry argument.

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Difficulty
C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Typical Use
Rare

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