scuffle
11scuffle — scuf|fle1 [ˈskʌfəl] n [Date: 1500 1600; Origin: Probably from a Scandinavian language] a short fight that is not very violent ▪ Scuffles broke out between rival supporters during the match. scuffle with/between ▪ scuffles with police scuffle 2… …
12scuffle — scuffler, n. scufflingly, adv. /skuf euhl/, v., scuffled, scuffling, n. v.i. 1. to struggle or fight in a rough, confused manner. 2. to go or move in hurried confusion. 3. to move or go with a shuffle; scuff. n. 4. a rough, confused struggle or… …
13scuffle — v. (D; intr.) to scuffle with * * * [ skʌf(ə)l] (D; intr.) to scuffle with …
14scuffle — [[t]skʌ̱f(ə)l[/t]] scuffles, scuffling, scuffled 1) N COUNT A scuffle is a short, disorganized fight or struggle. Violent scuffles broke out between rival groups demonstrating for and against independence. Syn: fight 2) V RECIP If people scuffle …
15scuffle — intransitive verb (scuffled; scuffling) Etymology: perhaps frequentative of scuff Date: 1590 1. a. to struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion b. to struggle (as by working odd jobs) to get by 2. a. to move with a quick shuffling… …
16scuffle — 1. noun a) A rough disorderly fight or struggle at close quarters b) A Dutch hoe, manipulated by both pushing and pulling Syn: scuffle hoe …
17scuffle — scuf|fle1 [ skʌfl ] noun count a small fight that lasts for a short time and is not very violent scuffle scuf|fle 2 [ skʌfl ] verb intransitive 1. ) to have a short fight that is not very violent 2. ) to move quickly in a way that makes a noise …
18scuffle — noun 1》 a short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters. 2》 an act or sound of moving in a scuffling manner. verb 1》 engage in a scuffle. 2》 move in a hurried, confused, or shuffling way. Origin C16: prob. of Scand. origin; cf. Swed. skuffa …
19scuffle — 1 noun (C) a short fight between a few people that is not very violent: a brief scuffle in a corner of the bar 2 verb (I) 1 to have a short fight with someone, in a way that is not very serious or violent 2 (always + adv/prep) to walk or move… …
20scuffle — 1. noun there was a scuffle outside the pub Syn: fight, struggle, tussle, brawl, fracas, free for all, scrimmage; informal scrap, set to, roughhouse 2. verb demonstrators scuffled with police Syn: fight, struggle, tussle, exchange …
