set-to
1 of 2noun
ˈset-ˌtü 
plural set-tos
: a usually brief and vigorous fight or debate
set to
2 of 2verb
set to; setting to; sets to
intransitive verb
1
: to begin actively and earnestly
2
: to begin fighting
Synonyms
Noun
- altercation
- argle-bargle [chiefly British]
- argument
- 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
- spat
- squabble
- tiff
- wrangle
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Word History
First Known Use
Noun
1743, in the meaning defined above
Verb
circa 1525, in the meaning defined at sense 1