scuffle

3 definitions • 4 examples

a short and sudden fight, especially one involving a small number of people:

Two police officers were injured in scuffles with demonstrators at Sunday's protest.

to have a sudden short fight:

The youths scuffled with the policeman, then escaped down the alley.

The pair scuffled on the ground, both kicking and punching.

a short fight that is filled with confusion:

He had gotten into a scuffle with another employee.