Dustups

/ˈdʌstʌps/ noun

Definition

Plural of dustup; multiple noisy quarrels, arguments, or fights.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'dustup' using standard English '-s' pluralization.

Kelly Says

The plural 'dustups' sounds even more chaotic than a single dustup—it almost sounds like multiple tiny explosions of conflict. Language has rhythm that matches meaning.

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