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Definition

Resentfully or furiously, with indignation or pomposity.

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In Context

  • "When civil dudgeon first grew high, \ And men fell out, they knew not why; \ When hard words, jealousies, and fears, \ Set folks together by the ears.."
  • "He puts on a querulous voice and says, "Question. What particular altitude is dudgeon inevitably? Answer. High." He laughs and slaps his knees."
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Related Idioms

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in the wake of

Following.

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in the red

Having net losses; in debt.

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in the buff

Nude.

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in the nick of time

At the last possible moment; at the last minute.

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in Dutch

In trouble or in disfavor.

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in two shakes of a lamb's tail

Synonym of in two shakes.
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