fistfight

/ˈfɪstˌfaɪt/
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Other forms: fistfights

Definitions of fistfight
  1. noun
    a fight with bare fists
    synonyms: fisticuffs, slugfest
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    types:
    punch-up
    a fistfight
    type of:
    combat, fight, fighting, scrap
    the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
  2. verb
    fight with the fists
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    type of:
    contend, fight, struggle
    be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
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