dustout

English

noun
Definitions
  • A cloud of dust or duststorm that creates conditions of inadequate visibility.
  • A prankster who misleads others by giving false or exaggerated information.
  • Fallout; the event of small dust particles falling to the ground in sufficient quantities that they cause a problem.

Etymology

Compound from English dust + English out (surpassing, beyond, outward, away from).

Origin

English

out

Gloss

surpassing, beyond, outward, away from

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