Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
donnybrook
noun
/ˈdɒni.brʊk/
Definition
A donnybrook refers to a chaotic situation or a heated argument.
Examples
- During the debate, it quickly turned into a donnybrook with members shouting over one another.
- The soccer match ended in a donnybrook as players and fans clashed on the field.
- The discussion on social media became a donnybrook with people arguing fiercely over differing opinions.
Meaning
Originally, it described a fair in Donnybrook, Dublin, known for its brawls and disputes, but now it commonly denotes any uproar or fracas.
Synonyms
- free-for-all
- commotion
- ruckus
- fracas
- melee
