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scuffle (1)

scuf·fle [ skúff'l ]


noun  (plural scuf·fles)
Definition:
 
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



intransitive verb  (past and past participle scuf·fled, present participle scuf·fling, 3rd person present singular scuf·fles)
Definition:
 
1. fight in confusion: to struggle or fight in a disorderly way at close quarters

2. shuffle quickly: to shuffle along hurriedly

[Late 16th century. Probably <scuff "dodge repeatedly"]

scuf·fler noun
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