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bust-up

/ˈbʌst.ʌp/

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noun

/ˈbʌst.ʌp/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее серьёзную ссору или разногласие, часто приводящее к разрыву отношений или дружбы.

A noun referring to a serious quarrel or disagreement, often one that results in the end of a relationship or friendship.

  1. Serious quarrelB2informalbritish

    A major argument or disagreement, often one that ends a relationship or friendship.

    ruСерьёзная ссора

    • They had a terrible bust-up over money and haven't spoken since.
    • The meeting ended in a bust-up between the two directors.
    • After their bust-up, the band split up.

    Synonymsaltercationargumentdisagreementdisputefightquarrelrowrupturesplit

    Antonymsaccordharmonyreconciliation

Forms
  • bust-ups plural form
  • bust-ups' possessive plural form
  • bust-up's possessive singular form