Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
melee
noun
/ˈmeɪleɪ/
Definition
A confused fight or scuffle that involves many participants.
Examples
- During the chaotic melee, it was hard to tell who was fighting whom.
- The superheroes engaged in a melee to defend the city from the villains.
Meaning
Melee refers to a situation where individuals engage in close combat, often resulting in disordered fighting among a group.
Synonyms
- fracas
- scuffle
- brawl
- rumble
