scuffle
IPA: skˈʌfʌɫ
noun
- A rough, disorderly fight or struggle at close quarters.
- (slang) Poverty; struggle.
- (archaic) A child's pinafore or bib.
- A Dutch hoe, manipulated by both pushing and pulling.
verb
- (intransitive) To fight or struggle confusedly at close quarters.
- (intransitive) To walk with a shuffling gait.
- (slang) To make a living with difficulty, getting by on a low income, to struggle financially.
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Examples of "scuffle" in Sentences
- The children had a playful scuffle in the backyard over the last cookie
- During the concert, a scuffle broke out near the front row as fans tried to get closer to the stage
- The two players engaged in a brief scuffle on the court, but the referee quickly intervened
- A scuffle at the market drew the attention of nearby shoppers, who watched the commotion unfold
- He tried to break up the scuffle between his friends, hoping to prevent any injuries
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