fisticuffs

[US]/[ˈfɪstɪˌkʌfs]/
[UK]/[ˈfɪstɪˌkʌfs]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A brawl or fight, especially one involving punches.; A playful or mock fight.

Phrases & Collocations

fisticuffs broke out

avoid fisticuffs

starting fisticuffs

serious fisticuffs

after fisticuffs

fisticuffs ensued

witnessed fisticuffs

prevent fisticuffs

round of fisticuffs

brief fisticuffs

Example Sentences

the bar fight escalated quickly, resulting in a brief round of fisticuffs.

despite their size difference, the two men engaged in a spirited bout of fisticuffs.

witnesses reported a chaotic scene involving shouting and occasional fisticuffs.

he warned the students that any fisticuffs would result in immediate expulsion.

the security guard quickly intervened to prevent further fisticuffs between the rivals.

the old western movie featured a classic scene of saloon fisticuffs.

after too much alcohol, the situation deteriorated and devolved into fisticuffs.

the referee tried to separate the players before the fisticuffs could begin.

the argument quickly turned nasty, culminating in a brief episode of fisticuffs.

he managed to avoid any fisticuffs by calmly walking away from the confrontation.

the news report detailed the details of the fisticuffs outside the stadium.

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