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What (who) is Scuffle - definition
scuffle
(scuffles, scuffling, scuffled)
1.
A scuffle is a short, disorganized fight or struggle.
Violent scuffles broke out between rival groups demonstrating for and against independence.
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2.
If people scuffle, they fight for a short time in a disorganized way.
Police scuffled with some of the protesters...
He and Hannah had been scuffling in the yard outside his house.
V-RECIP: V with n, pl-n V
scuffle
I. v. n.
Struggle (in a disorderly manner), contend, fight, strive (as in a close embrace).
II. n.
Contest (of a disorderly kind), struggle, fight, rencounter, encounter, broil, fray, brawl, quarrel, squabble, wrangle, altercation, set-to.
Examples of use of Scuffle
1. Scuffle There was a scuffle between the victim and his attacker but no words were exchanged, police said.
2. The scuffle reportedly left five students injured.
3. Three students suffered minor knife injuries during the scuffle.
4. When the officers entered the bedroom, a scuffle ensued.
5. His watch and cellphone were smashed in the scuffle.