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- [dawg-fahyt, dog-]
- /ˈdɔgˌfaɪt, ˈdɒg-/
- /ˈdɒɡ.faɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dawg-fahyt, dog-]
- /ˈdɔgˌfaɪt, ˈdɒg-/
Definitions of dogfight word
- noun dogfight a violent fight between dogs. 1
- noun dogfight a fight between warring fighter planes. 1
- noun dogfight any rough-and-tumble physical battle. 1
- verb with object dogfight to engage in a dogfight with. 1
- verb without object dogfight to engage in a dogfight. 1
- noun dogfight A close combat between military aircraft. 1
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Origin of dogfight
First appearance:
before 1650 One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; 1915 for def 2; dog + fight
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Parts of speech for Dogfight
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dogfight popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
dogfight usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dogfight
noun dogfight
- riot — a noisy, violent public disorder caused by a group or crowd of persons, as by a crowd protesting against another group, a government policy, etc., in the streets.
- scuffle — to struggle or fight in a rough, confused manner.
- melee — a group of diamonds, each weighing less than 0.25 carat.
- battle — A battle is a violent fight between groups of people, especially one between military forces during a war.
- combat — Combat is fighting that takes place in a war.
Antonyms for dogfight
noun dogfight
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- truce — a suspension of hostilities for a specified period of time by mutual agreement of the warring parties; cease-fire; armistice.
- accord — An accord between countries or groups of people is a formal agreement, for example to end a war.
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- friendliness — characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting.
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