feud

1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈfyüd 

: a mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate sense 2)

especially : blood feud

Because of a family feud, they did not see each other for a decade.

feud intransitive verb

feud

2 of 2

noun (2)

: fee sense 1a

Examples of feud in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The story follows two competing MCs – MC Badnaam and OG – whose feud weaves together revenge, ambition, and coming-of-age themes. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026

Scypion’s killing was linked to a feud between East Contra Costa gangs known as Midtown and the Hard Body Gang. —Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026

Rumors of a feud began when Cooper's Unwell network dropped Earle's Hot Mess podcast in February 2025. —Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026

In June, TikTok clips showed her in Venice with Scooter Braun—yes, that Scooter Braun, of Taylor Swift-feud fame. —Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

alteration of Middle English feide, from Anglo-French *faide, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German fēhida hostility, feud, Old English fāh hostile — more at foe

Noun (2)

Medieval Latin feodum, feudum, alteration (probably influenced by Medieval Latin alodum, allodium land not subject to rent or service) of feo, feus, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German fihu cattle — more at fee

First Known Use

Noun (1)

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1614, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing feud

• blood feud

Rhymes for feud

• blued
• booed
• brewed
• brood
• chewed
• cooed
• crude
• cued
• dude
• food
• glued
• gude

Kids Definition

feud

noun

ˈfyüd

: a long lasting quarrel

especially : a lasting conflict between families or clans usually having acts of violence and revenge

feud verb