TW Dictionary logoTW Dictionaryby Toppers' Wisdom

scuffle

/ˈskʌfl/noun

उच्चारण स्कफ़ल

हाथापाई, धक्का-मुक्की, झड़प

Core word

noun
  1. 1

    [C] ~ (with sb) | ~ (between A and B)

    a short and not very violent fight or struggle

    हाथापाई, धक्का-मुक्की, झड़प

    • A scuffle broke out between supporters of the two parties.
    • There were minor scuffles with the police outside the stadium.
    • A scuffle broke out in the queue for tickets.
    + 2 more examples
    • Police stopped the scuffle between the two groups.
    • There was a scuffle with the guard at the entrance.

    Synonyms fight tussle brawl skirmish fracas

verb
  1. 1

    [I] ~ (with sb)

    to fight or struggle with somebody for a short time, usually in a way that is not very violent

    हाथापाई करना, धक्का-मुक्की करना

    • Protesters scuffled with security guards at the gate.
    • Two fans scuffled outside the stadium before the match.
    • The two boys scuffled in the playground until a teacher came.
    + 2 more examples
    • Fans scuffled briefly with the stewards at the gate.
    • Some demonstrators scuffled with police near the bridge.

    Synonyms tussle grapple struggle brawl

≈Synonyms and antonyms
§Grammar and usage

Scuffle with somebody, and a scuffle between two people or groups.

Scuffle with somebody और a scuffle between two people or groups सही प्रयोग हैं।