bun fight
The term "bun fight" has evolved from referring to formal social gatherings to describing heated disputes, reflecting its versatile usage in British and Commonwealth English.
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Definition
B2Social Gathering
(chiefly UK, slang)A formal tea party or social event, especially one where food is served.
Example
- She wore her best dress for the annual bun fight at the town hall.
B2Dispute
(informal, chiefly Australia, chiefly New Zealand)A heated argument or petty squabble involving multiple people.
Example
- The meeting turned into a bun fight with everyone shouting over each other.
Similar
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