Donnybrook, not so rough today.
Dec | October 2, 2008The word of the day on Dictionary.com is Donnybrook.
donnybrook \DON-ee-brook\, noun:
1. A brawl; a free-for-all.
2. A heated quarrel or dispute.
The word comes from the suburb of Dublin called Donnybrook which used to be famous for its annual fair where loads of fights and brawls used break out. Today its one of the more affluent and posh areas of Dublin. It is also home to the Leinster Rugby team so there hasnt been any brawls or fights in the area for years.
