Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rixa
noun
/ˈriːksə/
Definition
A quarrel or altercation, especially a noisy or violent one.
Examples
- After the rixa broke out in the schoolyard, the principal had to intervene.
- The debate turned into a rixa when two members couldn’t agree on the topic.
Meaning
Rixa refers to a fight or dispute, typically one that is aggressive and involves loud arguments or physical confrontation.
Synonyms
- fight
- altercation
- quarrel
- dispute
- fracas