scuffling

[ˈskʌf(ə)lɪŋ]

scuffling Definition

• 1. a short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters
• 2. move in a hurried, confused, or shuffling manner

Using scuffling: Examples

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

• Example

  The scuffling of feet could be heard from the other side of the door.

• Example

  There was a brief scuffling sound before the two men emerged from the alley.

• Example

  The police officers were scuffling with the suspect on the ground.

scuffling Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for scuffling

• struggle
• fight
• tussle
• wrestle
• scramble

Phrases with scuffling

• scuffle hoe

  a type of hoe used for weeding and cultivating soil

  Example

• scuffle dance

  a dance that involves shuffling the feet while moving in a circular motion

  Example

• scuffle along

  to move forward slowly and with difficulty, often dragging one's feet

  Example

  The old man scuffled along the sidewalk with his cane.

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Summary: scuffling in Brief

The term 'scuffling' [ˈskʌf(ə)lɪŋ] refers to a short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters, or to move in a hurried, confused, or shuffling manner. It can be used as both a noun and a verb, and is often associated with sounds of shuffling or scraping. Examples include 'The police officers were scuffling with the suspect on the ground,' and 'The scuffling of feet could be heard from the other side of the door.'