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set–to
noun \ˈset-ˌtü\
: a usually short fight or argument
plural set–tos
Full Definition of SET-TO
: a usually brief and vigorous fight or debate
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First Known Use of SET-TO
1743
Related to SET-TO
- Synonyms
- altercation, argle-bargle [chiefly British], argy-bargy [chiefly British], battle royal, bicker, brawl, contretemps, controversy, cross fire, disagreement, dispute, donnybrook, falling-out, fight, hassle, imbroglio, kickup, misunderstanding, quarrel, rhubarb, row, scrap, set-to, spat, squabble, tiff, wrangle
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