How to Pronounce "dust up"
expression
ˈdəst/ /ˈəp
DUHST-up
dˈʌst/ /ˈʌp
DUST-up
Definition
An informal expression meaning a short argument or a minor physical fight, usually between friends or family.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdəst/ /ˈəp
British English
dˈʌst/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DUHST-up
UK
DUST-up
Listen in Context
They had a little dust up after the game.
A dust up between classmates interrupted the lesson.
It was just a minor dust up, nothing serious.
They got into a dust up over who should pay the bill.