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10 Language-to-English DictionariesScuffle
/ˈskʌf.əl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters.
"The two players got into a scuffle on the field after the controversial call."
- 1
To engage in a short, confused fight or struggle.
"The children scuffled over the last piece of candy."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'scuffle' originates from the early 16th century, derived from the Middle Dutch 'schuffelen', meaning to push or shove. It evolved in English to describe a disorderly fight or struggle, reflecting a sense of chaotic movement.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Scuffle" is said worldwide
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bagarre
Transliteration: ba-gar
"Les enfants se sont battus dans la cour."
Rauferei
Transliteration: rau-fe-rai
"Die beiden Jungen hatten eine Rauferei auf dem Schulhof."
rissa
Transliteration: ris-sa
"C'è stata una rissa tra i ragazzi nel parco."
pelea
Transliteration: pe-le-a
"Los niños tuvieron una pelea en el patio."
briga
Transliteration: bri-ga
"Houve uma briga entre os meninos no parque."
झगड़ा
Transliteration: jhagda
"बच्चों के बीच झगड़ा हुआ।"
打斗
Transliteration: dǎdòu
"孩子们在操场上打斗。"
싸움
Transliteration: ssa-um
"아이들이 운동장에서 싸움을 했다."
喧嘩
Transliteration: kenka
"子供たちが公園で喧嘩をした。"
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