scuffle

noun

UK/ˈskʌf.ᵊl/
US/ˈskʌf.ᵊl/

Definitions of scuffle noun

  1. Countable

    A brief, unplanned fight or struggle, often involving a small group of people.

    • A scuffle broke out between two vendors in the crowded marketplace.

    • The player was ejected from the game after a scuffle on the field.

    • During the meeting, a verbal argument escalated into a brief scuffle among some attendees.