Donnybrook: meaning, definitions and examples
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donnybrook
[ หdษหniหbrสk ]
dispute, brawl
A donnybrook is a term used to describe a scene of uproar and disorder, often involving a brawl or a heated argument. It originated from a specific fair held in Donnybrook, Ireland, known for its chaotic and often violent disputes among patrons. The term has since evolved to refer more generally to any tumultuous situation or argument. It is commonly employed in contexts discussing conflicts, whether verbal or physical, emphasizing a lack of restraint or decorum.
Synonyms
brawl, commotion, fight, ruckus.
Examples of usage
- The debate turned into a donnybrook, with voices raised and accusations flying.
- At the pub, a minor disagreement escalated into a full-blown donnybrook.
- The political rally ended in a donnybrook as tensions boiled over among rival factions.
Translations
Translations of the word "donnybrook" in other languages:
๐ต๐น briga
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคกเคผเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Schlรคgerei
๐ฎ๐ฉ keributan
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฒะฐัะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ bijatyka
๐ฏ๐ต ๅงๅฉ
๐ซ๐ท bagarre
๐ช๐ธ pelea
๐น๐ท kavga
๐ฐ๐ท ์ธ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุดุฌุงุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ bitka
๐ธ๐ฐ bitka
๐จ๐ณ ๆๆฎด
๐ธ๐ฎ pretep
๐ฎ๐ธ barรกtta
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐะฝะถะฐะป
๐ฌ๐ช แฉแฎแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dรถvรผล
๐ฒ๐ฝ pelea
Etymology
The term 'donnybrook' originates from a district in Dublin, Ireland, known for its fair that took place there from the 12th century until the mid-19th century. The Donnybrook Fair was notorious for its rowdy atmosphere, characterized by excessive drinking, boisterous behavior, and many physical altercations. As the fair gained renown for the chaos surrounding it, the name 'Donnybrook' became synonymous with disorderly conduct. With the decline of the fair, the term began to be used in a broader context to refer to any situation marked by tumult and contention. Thus, it solidified its place in the English language as a descriptor for chaotic disputes, retaining the essence of its origins while adapting to modern usage.