donnybrook
2
9.1
- noun
- /ˈdɑniˌbrʊk/
:
pelea
- This has turned into a ruckus, a brouhaha, a donnybrook.
Examples
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These two sissies should just have a full-fledged band-on-band donnybrook and catch it all on film.
Blog text (19) -
Yeah, we saw some undesirables causing a real donnybrook over there.
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Dewey and I had a real donnybrook last night.
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After such a big donnybrook over the pamphlets, we wish we had one.
Blog text (13) -
I didn't know you got into donnybrooks.
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It was an all-out donnybrook.
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A good old donnybrook.
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Like well-prepared boxers entering the ring for a donnybrook, they have comparable statistics.
Academic text (2004) -
If that ghost wants a donnybrook, Hiram Otis is gonna give him one right on his snoot.
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The argument quickly escalated into a donnybrook that left everyone stunned.
Synonyms
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2.4
A strong argument between people or groups, often public
105
3.2
A short conflict between people or groups
74
6.0
A noisy argument between people
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4.1
A noisy situation when people are excited or confused
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2.0
An angry argument between people who are usually friendly
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6.8
A noisy argument between people often in public
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6.5
A noisy fight involving several people
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3.9
A loud, confused noise and activity by a group of people
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5.2
An angry argument with someone
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6.8
A loud, confused noise made by people arguing or shouting
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4.2
A noisy argument about something unimportant
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3.7
A short, rough fight between people, not usually serious
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8.4
A loud, confused fight among many people
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6.7
A long heated argument about a specific issue
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6.2
A long angry argument in public between opposing groups
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4.8
A short, rough fight that is noisy or confused
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8.8
A noisy fuss about something not very important
12
7.7
A noisy, confused situation with a crowd behaving badly
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3.5
An argument with strong feelings and different opinions
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7.6
Loud noise and activity, often with people shouting
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6.2
A wild fight or argument with many people and no rules
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8.8
A small noisy fuss when people disagree
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3.8
A noisy argument in which people try to shout louder than each other
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3.5
A strong angry disagreement between people with loud voices
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7.2
A short angry argument between people that is not very serious
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3.7
An argument where people speak loudly and with strong feelings
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5.8
A short angry argument where people try to gain an advantage
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7.4
A noisy argument that lasts a long time
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2.4
A time when people strongly disagree and speak loudly
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9.3
A fight in a public place that scares people and disturbs others
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9.6
A noisy, confused situation with many people and activity
1
7.5
A public argument where people attack each other's ideas
1
7.0
A noisy fight involving many people in one place
1
8.6
A noisy argument between people, often in public
1
9.9
A noisy argument between people about a small issue
1
6.2
A short angry argument between people
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9.9
A noisy argument or fight that makes a place loud and confused
A noisy, rough fight with little care for rules
A sudden violent crowd event that causes confusion and danger
A bitter, angry argument that causes hard feelings
A very angry, petty argument with personal insults
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Etymology
Donnybrook also came to mean a 'noisy fight' because that same fair often turned wild and ended in fights and arguments. That's why today a donnybrook is a word for a loud, public brawl or argument.