Meaning of the word scuffle in English

What does scuffle mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

scuffle

US /ˈskʌf.əl/
UK /ˈskʌf.əl/

Noun

a short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters

Example:
There was a brief scuffle between the two players after the foul.
The police broke up a scuffle outside the bar.

Verb

to engage in a short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters

Example:
The two boys began to scuffle over the last piece of cake.
They scuffled briefly before security intervened.