Scuffled: meaning, definitions and examples

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scuffled

 

[ หˆskษ™fษ™l ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical confrontation

To scuffle means to engage in a rough or confused fight or struggle. This term is often used to describe situations where individuals grapple or tussle in an unorganized manner. Scuffles typically lack the formality or rules of a more structured fight, often resulting from a dispute or heated argument. The term can also imply a sense of chaos and urgency as the participants jostle with one another.

Synonyms

scrap, struggle, tussle

Examples of usage

  • The two players scuffled on the field after the controversial call.
  • Witnesses reported that a group of teenagers scuffled outside the store.
  • During the protest, many demonstrators scuffled with the police.

Translations

Translations of the word "scuffled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น briga

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคกเคผเคพเคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rauferei

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berkelahi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆั‚ะพะฒั…ะฐั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szamotanina

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไนฑ้—˜ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bagarre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pelea

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kavga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ธ์›€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุชุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ potyฤka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bitka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰“ๆ–—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pretep

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ barรกtta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑั€ั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒฎแƒฃแƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรถyรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pelea

Etymology

The word 'scuffle' has its origins in the early 19th century, coming from the word 'scuffle' which means to move in a hurried, confused way. It is believed to derive from the Middle Dutch 'schuffelen,' which means to shuffle or move awkwardly. This term captured the chaotic nature of a physical altercation, emphasizing the disorganized and often frantic movements of those involved in a scuffle. Over time, 'scuffle' has solidified its place in the English language, commonly used to describe minor fights among people, often in informal or everyday contexts. The versatility of the word allows it to describe both literal and figurative struggles, making it a useful addition to the vocabulary of anyone discussing conflict.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,651, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.