fisticuffs

[US]/[ˈfɪstɪˌkʌfs]/
[UK]/[ˈfɪstɪˌkʌfs]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. Uma briga ou luta, especialmente uma envolvendo socos; uma luta brincalhona ou fingida.
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

fisticuffs broke out

Portuguese_translation

avoid fisticuffs

Portuguese_translation

starting fisticuffs

Portuguese_translation

serious fisticuffs

Portuguese_translation

after fisticuffs

Portuguese_translation

fisticuffs ensued

Portuguese_translation

witnessed fisticuffs

Portuguese_translation

prevent fisticuffs

Portuguese_translation

round of fisticuffs

Portuguese_translation

brief fisticuffs

Portuguese_translation

Example Sentences

the bar fight escalated quickly, resulting in a brief round of fisticuffs.

Portuguese_translation

despite their size difference, the two men engaged in a spirited bout of fisticuffs.

Portuguese_translation

witnesses reported a chaotic scene involving shouting and occasional fisticuffs.

Portuguese_translation

he warned the students that any fisticuffs would result in immediate expulsion.

Portuguese_translation

the security guard quickly intervened to prevent further fisticuffs between the rivals.

Portuguese_translation

the old western movie featured a classic scene of saloon fisticuffs.

Portuguese_translation

after too much alcohol, the situation deteriorated and devolved into fisticuffs.

Portuguese_translation

the referee tried to separate the players before the fisticuffs could begin.

Portuguese_translation

the argument quickly turned nasty, culminating in a brief episode of fisticuffs.

Portuguese_translation

he managed to avoid any fisticuffs by calmly walking away from the confrontation.

Portuguese_translation

the news report detailed the details of the fisticuffs outside the stadium.

Portuguese_translation

Popular Words

Explore frequently searched vocabulary

Download App to Unlock Full Content

Want to learn vocabulary more efficiently? Download the DictoGo app and enjoy more vocabulary memorization and review features!

Download DictoGo Now