Meaning of the word donnybrook in English

What does donnybrook mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

donnybrook

US /ˈdɑː.ni.brʊk/
UK /ˈdɒn.i.brʊk/

Noun

a scene of uproar and disorder; a free-for-all

Example:
The meeting quickly devolved into a donnybrook over budget allocations.
The bar fight turned into a full-blown donnybrook with chairs flying.