Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fisticuffs
Noun
/ˈfɪstɪˌkʌfs/
Definition
A term that refers to a fight with the fists; a physical altercation without weapons.
Examples
- The two rivals ended their argument in fisticuffs, drawing a crowd in the park.
- Despite their disagreement, they quickly made peace after their fisticuffs.
- Fisticuffs broke out between the fans during the heated game.
Meaning
Fisticuffs typically denote a brawl or a scuffle where participants use their fists to strike each other, often in an informal or less serious manner.
Synonyms
- brawl
- fight
- scuffle
- melee
- affray
