Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

set-to

noun
/ˈsɛt tuː/
Definition
A vigorous argument or fight.
Examples
  • After the heated discussion, they had a brief set-to in the parking lot.
  • The debate escalated into a set-to that caught everyone’s attention.
Meaning
The term ‘set-to’ refers to a lively or intense confrontation, either verbal or physical, between individuals or groups.
Synonyms
  • altercation
  • brawl
  • quarrel
  • argument
  • fight