English Explanatory Dictionary

fisticuffs

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

plural of fisticuff
An impromptu fight with the fists, usually between only two people.
Bare-knuckled boxing, a form of boxing done without boxing gloves or similar padding.

Pronunciation

/ˈfɪs.tɪ.kʌfs/ /ˈfɪs.tɪˌkəfs/ en-us-fisticuffs.ogg en-au-fisticuffs.ogg

Word forms

fisticuffs

Synonyms

fight fistfight punch-up brawl prizefighting

Related words

fist fisticuff fisticuffer boxing fighting

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