Dustup
(noun)
- A minor altercation or dispute.
- A heated argument or disagreement.
Origin:
From the phrase "to raise dust".
Examples:
- The two politicians had a dustup over budget cuts during the debate.
- The dustup between the coworkers was quickly resolved and they returned to their work.
- The dustup between the two friends was over something small but it resulted in a broken friendship.
- The dustup at the meeting was intense but the issue was resolved in the end.
- The dustup between the two countries was over a small piece of land but it led to a war.