Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
all-out brawl
Noun
/ˈɔːl aʊt brɔːl/
Definition
A violent confrontation involving multiple participants and often resulting in chaos and disorder.
Examples
- The bar was closed early after an all-out brawl broke out among the patrons.
- During the game, tensions escalated, leading to an all-out brawl on the field.
- Witnesses reported seeing an all-out brawl erupt in the parking lot after the concert.
Meaning
An all-out brawl typically refers to a large-scale fight or skirmish where numerous people are engaged in physical combat without any rules or restrictions. It often implies a loss of control among those involved.
Synonyms
- free-for-all
- melee
- ruckus
- scuffle
- donnybrook
