mellay

[mey-ley, mey-luh]

mellay Definition

• 1. a confused fight, skirmish, or scuffle
• 2. confusion; turmoil; jumble

Using mellay: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mellay" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The football game turned into a melee when the fans started fighting.

• Example

  The crowded street was a melee of people and cars.

• Example

  The political debate quickly turned into a melee of shouting and accusations.

mellay Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for mellay

• brawl
• fracas
• melee
• scuffle
• tussle

Phrases with mellay

• melee weapon

  a type of weapon used in close combat, such as a sword or club

  Example

  The knight drew his melee weapon and charged into battle.

• melee attack

  an attack made in close combat, usually with a melee weapon

  Example

  The enemy soldiers launched a fierce melee attack on the castle walls.

• melee range

  the distance at which a melee weapon can be effectively used in combat

  Example

  The warrior stepped into melee range and swung his axe at the enemy.

Origins of mellay

from French 'mêlée', from Old French 'meslee', meaning 'mixture, blend'

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Summary: mellay in Brief

'Mellay' [mey-ley, mey-luh] is a noun that refers to a confused fight, skirmish, or scuffle. It can also mean confusion, turmoil, or jumble. Examples include 'The football game turned into a melee when the fans started fighting,' and 'The crowded street was a melee of people and cars.' The term extends into phrases like 'melee weapon,' 'melee attack,' and 'melee range,' which refer to close combat.