fisticuffs
fis·ti·cuffs
fisticuffs · fisticuffses
An impromptu fight with the fists, usually between only two peopleAn impromptu fight with the fists, usually between only two people.
UK/ˈfɪs.tɪ.kʌfs/US/ˈfɪs.tɪˌkəfs/
Meaning
2 senses(informal, plural, plural only)An impromptu fight with the fists, usually between only two people.
Handgreiflichkeiten
кулачный бойkulačnyj, мордобойmordoboj
a fight with bare fists
(dated, plural, plural only)Bare-knuckled boxing, a form of boxing done without boxing gloves or similar padding.
Translations
4 languagesРусский
informal: a fight with the fists:
Deutsch
informal: a fight with the fists:
Forms
plural: fisticuffses| Singular | fisticuffs |
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Synonyms
8 synonymsWord family
5 related wordsSee also
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