Donnybrook

Pronunciation: /ˈdɑniˌbrʊk/

Definitions of donnybrook

noun a scene of uproar and disorder; a heated argument or dispute

Example Sentences

A1 I heard there was a big donnybrook at the school playground.

A2 The soccer match turned into a donnybrook with players fighting on the field.

B1 The political debate descended into a donnybrook with shouting and name-calling.

B2 The protest march erupted into a full-blown donnybrook between the demonstrators and the police.

C1 The annual shareholders meeting became a donnybrook as investors argued over the company's future.

C2 The negotiations between the two countries turned into a diplomatic donnybrook with accusations flying back and forth.

Examples of donnybrook in a Sentence

formal The meeting quickly devolved into a donnybrook as tempers flared and voices raised.

informal The family reunion turned into a real donnybrook when Uncle Bob started arguing with everyone.

slang That party last night was a total donnybrook, people were fighting and breaking things left and right.

figurative The political debate turned into a donnybrook of conflicting ideas and heated arguments.

Grammatical Forms of donnybrook

• past tense: donnybrooked
• plural: donnybrooks
• comparative: more donnybrook
• superlative: most donnybrook
• present tense: donnybrook
• future tense: will donnybrook
• perfect tense: have donnybrooked
• continuous tense: is donnybrooking
• singular: donnybrook
• positive degree: donnybrook
• infinitive: to donnybrook
• gerund: donnybrooking
• participle: donnybrooked

Origin and Evolution of donnybrook

First Known Use: 1713 year

Language of Origin: Irish Gaelic

Story behind the word: The word 'donnybrook' originated from the name of a suburb in Dublin, Ireland called Donnybrook, which was known for its annual fair that often descended into chaotic brawls.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'donnybrook' has come to be used colloquially to refer to any chaotic or rowdy situation, not just limited to physical altercations.