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fisticuffs

/ˈfɪs.tɪ.kʌfs/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A fistfight.
  2. A cuff or blow administered with the fist.
  3. An impromptu fight with the fists, usually between only two people.
  4. Bare-knuckled boxing, a form of boxing done without boxing gloves or similar padding.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

fistfight(English)pugilism(English)boxing(English)slugfest(English)fist fight(English)punch-up(English)handicuffs(English)punch-up session(English)sailing(English)soul(English)fighting(English)majority(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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