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donnybrook
noun
don·ny·brook
ˈdä-nē-ˌbru̇k
often capitalized
1
2
: a usually public quarrel or dispute
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Examples of donnybrook in a Sentence
A donnybrook has erupted over the court's decision.
a dozen people were arrested after the donnybrook at the stadium
Recent Examples on the Web
Once, according to a story pitcher George Brunet told Sports Illustrated, a manager’s argument with an umpire turned into an all-out donnybrook involving players and fans and photographers and reporters, too.
—Rustin Dodd, The Athletic, 26 Aug. 2024
But money has settled previous donnybrooks over new technologies.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2024
The donnybrook between Disney and Ron DeSantis keeps escalating, and what should be a dispute over corporate welfare has devolved into an unfortunate political brawl that both could lose.
—The Editorial Board, wsj.com, 27 Apr. 2023
There were, however, the makings of a donnybrook.
—Washington Post, 3 Mar. 2022
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Word History
Etymology
Donnybrook Fair, annual Irish event known for its brawls
First Known Use
1852, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Donnybrook.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/donnybrook. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
Geographical Definition
Donnybrook
geographical name
Don·ny·brook
ˈdä-nē-ˌbru̇k
city in the province of Leinster, eastern Ireland
Note: Donnybrook is a southeastern suburb of Dublin.
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