battle royal

/ˌbædl ˌrɔɪ(ə)l/
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Other forms: battles royal

Definitions of battle royal
  1. noun
    a noisy riotous fight
    synonyms: melee, scrimmage
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    type of:
    disturbance
    the act of disturbing something or someone; setting something in motion
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