scuffle

Meanings

• Noun

  A noisy physical altercation or fight between people.

  - "There was a scuffle in the corner of the bar."
  - "The scuffle between the two teams lasted for several minutes."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

scuffle hoe

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with scuffle
tussle , ruffle , scufflebuttle , mussel

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. Scuffle (English) : To shuffle or push around.
   

2. Scuffle (Scottish Gaelic) : A small boat.
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Scufflebee (English) : A type of bee.
   

2. Scufflebutt (English) : A term for the rump or buttocks.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of scuffle that leads to same result
scuffle , scuffled , scuffles , scuffling , scuffle hoe , scuffle hoes

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Forms

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Scuffles can be used as a verb (to scuffle) and can also have plural forms (scuffles).

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to shuffle or push around' in the late 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'scuffle' comes from the Middle English word 'scufelen', which meant 'to push or shove'.

2. In the early 1800s, a popular dance called the 'Scuffle Dance' involved pushing and shoving between partners.

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Related Concepts

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1. Brawl: A violent physical fight between people.

2. Melee: A disorderly fight or struggle involving many people.

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Culture

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Scuffles have been depicted in various forms of art and literature, such as paintings, novels, and films, often reflecting societal norms and values.

How to Memorize "scuffle"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a crowded room where two people are pushing and shoving each other, making a lot of noise.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'scuffle' with the sound of a physical fight or altercation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Scuffling and shoving, that's a scuffle.' to remember the definition.

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