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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBrawling
/ˈbrɔː.lɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A noisy, disorderly fight or quarrel.
"The brawling in the streets drew the attention of the police." - 2
A scene of loud and chaotic fighting.
"The bar was known for its brawling patrons, often leading to trouble."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'brawling' originates from the Middle English term 'brawlen', which is derived from the Old English 'brēowan', meaning to quarrel or fight. Its usage has evolved over time to refer to noisy, disorderly fights, particularly in public settings.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Brawling" is said worldwide
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bagarre
Transliteration: ba-gar
"La bagarre dans la rue a attiré l'attention de la police."
Rauferei
Transliteration: rau-fe-rai
"Die Rauferei in der Bar endete mit einem Polizeieinsatz."
rissa
Transliteration: ris-sa
"La rissa tra i clienti ha portato all'intervento della polizia."
pelea
Transliteration: pe-le-a
"La pelea en la calle llamó la atención de la policía."
briga
Transliteration: bri-ga
"A briga no bar atraiu a atenção da polícia."
झगड़ा
Transliteration: jhagda
"सड़क पर झगड़ा होने से पुलिस का ध्यान आकर्षित हुआ।"
打斗
Transliteration: dǎdòu
"街上的打斗引起了警察的注意。"
싸움
Transliteration: ssa-um
"거리에서 싸움이 일어나 경찰의 주목을 받았다."
喧嘩
Transliteration: kenka
"通りでの喧嘩は警察の注意を引いた。"
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