scuffle (Meaning)
scuffle (n)
disorderly fighting
a hoe that is used by pushing rather than pulling
an unceremonious and disorganized struggle
scuffle (v)
walk by dragging one's feet
fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters
scuffle (v. i.)
To strive or struggle with a close grapple; to wrestle in a rough fashion.
Hence, to strive or contend tumultuously; to struggle confusedly or at haphazard.
scuffle (n.)
A rough, haphazard struggle, or trial of strength; a disorderly wrestling at close quarters.
Hence, a confused contest; a tumultuous struggle for superiority; a fight.
A child's pinafore or bib.
A garden hoe.
Synonyms & Antonyms of scuffle
Synonyms:
- tiff
- grapple
- face-off
- cross fire
- free-for-all
- spat
- joust
- blows
- rough-and-tumble
- controversy
- wrangle
- scrap
- slugfest
- fisticuffs
- catfight
- pitched battle
- broil
- mêlee
- melee
- quarrel
- misunderstanding
- mix-up
- squabble
- ruckus
- battle royal
- falling-out
- row
- tangle
- affray
- donnybrook
- hassle
- ruction
- argument
- contretemps
- dispute
- punch-up
- disagreement
- fistfight
- punch-out
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
scuffle Sentence Examples
- A scuffle broke out in the crowded hallway, sending books and papers flying.
- The drunken revelers engaged in a violent scuffle that resulted in several injuries.
- The security guards swiftly intervened to break up the scuffle between the rival gang members.
- A scuffle ensued at the post office when a customer attempted to cut the line.
- The police were called to disperse a scuffle outside the bar that was threatening to escalate.
- The hikers had a scuffle with a group of mountain goats that were startled by their presence.
- The scuffle between the siblings quickly subsided when their parents intervened.
- A scuffle over a parking space led to a heated argument between two irate drivers.
- The children's playful scuffle turned more serious when one of them accidentally fell.
- The scuffle between the two politicians was caught on camera and caused a media frenzy.
FAQs About the word scuffle
disorderly fighting, a hoe that is used by pushing rather than pulling, an unceremonious and disorganized struggle, walk by dragging one's feet, fight or strugg
skirmish, fight, clash, battle,tussle, duel, altercation, scrum, confrontation, struggle
truce, truce,,
A scuffle broke out in the crowded hallway, sending books and papers flying.
The drunken revelers engaged in a violent scuffle that resulted in several injuries.
The security guards swiftly intervened to break up the scuffle between the rival gang members.
A scuffle ensued at the post office when a customer attempted to cut the line.
