Definition of dustup. as in skirmish. a physical dispute between opposing individuals or groups he came home with a black eye from the dustup at the bar. Synonyms & Similar Words. Relevance. skirmish. clash. battle. fight. scuffle. tussle. fracas. brawl. fray. struggle. altercation. contest. conflict. confrontation. scrimmage. duel. combat. scrum. More @Wikipedia
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