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scuffle

[ˈskʌf.əl]

scuffle Definition

  • 1a short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters
  • 2to fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters

Using scuffle: Examples

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

  • Example

    The police had to break up a scuffle between the two groups.

  • Example

    He scuffled with the intruder before calling the police.

  • Example

    The children were scuffling over the toy.

scuffle Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for scuffle

Idioms Using scuffle

  • to compete fiercely for an advantage or opportunity

    Example

    The candidates were scuffling for position in the upcoming election.

  • scuffle one's feet

    to drag or shuffle one's feet while walking

    Example

    He scuffled his feet as he walked down the hallway, making a scraping sound.

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

    Example

    The injured hiker had to scuffle along the trail to make it back to the campsite.

Phrases with scuffle

  • scuffle hoe

    a hoe used for weeding and cultivating soil

    Example

    The gardener used a scuffle hoe to remove weeds from the garden.

  • a type of dance that involves shuffling the feet while moving the body

    Example

    The partygoers were doing the scuffle dance to the beat of the music.

  • a game played on a board with a scoring area and discs that are slid across the board to score points

    Example

    The retirement home residents enjoyed playing scuffle board in their free time.

Origins of scuffle

from Middle English 'skuffen', meaning 'to push or shove', of Scandinavian origin

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Summary: scuffle in Brief

A 'scuffle' [ˈskʌf.əl] is a brief and confused fight or struggle that takes place at close quarters. It can also refer to the act of fighting or struggling in such a manner. Examples include 'The police had to break up a scuffle between the two groups' and 'He scuffled with the intruder before calling the police.' The term extends into phrases like 'scuffle for position,' denoting fierce competition, and idioms like 'scuffle one's feet,' implying dragging or shuffling while walking.