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| scuf·fle [ skúff'l ] |
noun (plural scuf·fles) |
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disorderly fight: a confused and disorderly fight or struggle between people at close quarters, usually one regarded as minor and not resulting in serious harm
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intransitive verb (past and past participle scuf·fled, present participle scuf·fling, 3rd person present singular scuf·fles) |
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1. fight in confusion: to struggle or fight in a disorderly way at close quarters
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2. shuffle quickly: to shuffle along hurriedly
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| [Late 16th century. Probably <scuff "dodge repeatedly"] |
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 scuf·fler noun |
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