scuffles

Meanings

• Noun

  A noisy or violent struggle between people or groups.

  - "There were scuffles between the protesters and the police."
  - "After the football match, there were scuffles in the stands."

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Synonyms

scuffle hoe

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with scuffles
tuffles , ruffles , buffles

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to shuffle or scuff the feet', from the Old English word 'scufan'. The meaning later evolved to refer to a noisy or violent struggle.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'scuffles' is often used in a playful or lighthearted context to describe minor disagreements or disputes.

2. In the early 20th century, the term 'scuffle' was used in the world of horse racing to describe a horse's tendency to fight with other horses in the starting gate.

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Related Concepts

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1. Brawl: A violent physical fight between people.

2. Melee: A disorderly fight involving a large number of people.

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Culture

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Scuffles have been depicted in various forms of literature and art, often as a sign of conflict or disorder. In music, the term 'scuffle beat' refers to a rhythmic style characterized by its chaotic and disjointed nature.

How to Memorize "scuffles"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people pushing and shoving each other in a chaotic and noisy environment.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'scuffles' with the image of a violent and disorderly struggle.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'scuffles' as 'Struggles Chaotic and Uproarious Frequently Leading to Scuffles'.

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