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scuffle

scuf·fle
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [skuhf-uh l]
    • /ˈskʌf əl/
    • /ˈskʌf.l̩/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [skuhf-uh l]
    • /ˈskʌf əl/

Definitions of scuffle word

  • verb without object scuffle to struggle or fight in a rough, confused manner. 1
  • verb without object scuffle to go or move in hurried confusion. 1
  • verb without object scuffle to move or go with a shuffle; scuff. 1
  • noun scuffle a rough, confused struggle or fight. 1
  • noun scuffle a shuffling: a scuffle of feet. 1
  • noun scuffle Also called scuffle hoe. a spadelike hoe that is pushed instead of pulled. 1

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Origin of scuffle

First appearance:

before 1570
One of the 33% oldest English words
First recorded in 1570-80; See origin at scuff, -le

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Parts of speech for Scuffle

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

scuffle popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

scuffle usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for scuffle

noun scuffle

  • affray — An affray is a noisy and violent fight, especially in a public place.
  • brannigan — a noisy quarrel
  • brawl — A brawl is a rough or violent fight.
  • dogfight — a violent fight between dogs.
  • fighting — fit to fight: a boxer who's no longer in fighting shape.

verb scuffle

  • altercate — to argue, esp heatedly; dispute
  • come to blows — to fight
  • contest — A contest is a competition or game in which people try to win.
  • deal with — When you deal with something or someone that needs attention, you give your attention to them, and often solve a problem or make a decision concerning them.
  • duelling — a prearranged combat between two persons, fought with deadly weapons according to an accepted code of procedure, especially to settle a private quarrel.

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