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scuffle

/ˈskʌfl/
scuf · fle ˈskʌ · fl
English Definition
n. a short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters; v. to engage in a scuffle
中文释义
扭打
Significado en Español
pelea, reyerta
한국어 뜻
주먹다짐, 난투
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cuộc ẩu đả, cuộc đánh nhau
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Example Sentence

A scuffle broke out between two players.

两名球员之间发生了一场扭打。

Synonyms
fight brawl tussle
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “scuffle”:

  1. A skirmish
  2. B agreement
  3. C truce
  4. D peace
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A — skirmish. “scuffle” means n. a short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters; v. to engage in a scuffle

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

A brief ______ broke out between the two boys over the very last seat.

  1. A celebration
  2. B ceremony
  3. C scuffle
  4. D meeting
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C — scuffle. “scuffle” means n. a short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters; v. to engage in a scuffle

Common questions about “scuffle”

What does “scuffle” mean?

scuffle — n. a short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters; v. to engage in a scuffle. In Chinese: 扭打.

How do you pronounce “scuffle”?

scuffle is pronounced /ˈskʌfl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: scuf · fle.

How do you use “scuffle” in a sentence?

A scuffle broke out between two players. (两名球员之间发生了一场扭打。)

What are synonyms for “scuffle”?

fight, brawl, tussle — all close in meaning to scuffle (n. a short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters; v. to engage in a scuffle).

Is “scuffle” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. scuffle appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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