Meaning

2 senses
  1. (idiomatic)A debate or disagreement, usually with several parties involved, often political in nature.

  2. (UK, slang)A formal tea party or other social gathering, especially one at which food is served.

Origin

From bun + fight, alluding to people fighting at mealtime.

From bun + fight, alluding to people fighting at mealtime.

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Forms

plural: bun fights

Word family

2 related words

See also

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