Issue /ˈɪʃ(j)u/noun 1forms 1phrases 3 noun1 •(offensive) A Monacan Indian; a member of a Mestee group originating in Amherst County, Virginia. formsIssues Phrases with Issue fudge the issueAdopt a solution to a specific problem which does not address the larger, more general problem of which the specific problem is an instance. join issueOf two people, to argue with one another. side issueAn issue or topic which is not of direct significance to a primary concern.