Definition of fisticuffs in English:

fisticuffs

plural nounˈfɪstɪkʌfsˈfɪstɪˌkəfs

Fighting with the fists.
the result was an outbreak of fisticuffs
Example sentencesExamples
- Car owners have also become so touchy and fussy about the parking space that any encroachment leads to heated arguments and bouts of fisticuffs.
- Now, you might think this is where the fisticuffs come in.
- The incident began with words in a bar, with an alleged insult to some women, then a confrontation with fisticuffs and bottles being thrown.
- Some men still believe in fisticuffs as a method of settling grudges.
- Taken to the nth degree this mentality could lead to a shift towards the sort of behaviour seen in ice hockey, in which known combatants get the fisticuffs out of the way before the game even starts.
- Amid the fisticuffs there's greatness, as we film junkies know.
- A bout of fisticuffs ensues, and with a misdirected right hook, the villain finds himself stuck in the shock therapy equipment.
- Here's a report on the fisticuffs, which will continue with appeals.
- Sometimes, it takes good old-fashioned fisticuffs to settle the matter.
- However, when we step through the turnstiles, it's war - minus the shooting of course and largely minus any fisticuffs too these days.
- Petty fisticuffs aside, the idea of a battle of the sexes in the snooker arena would add an extra dimension.
- Every dispute from fisticuffs in the street to a battle in a grand war needs its goodies and baddies.
- Then, according to Ken anyway, Jerry ‘ran like a woman out of the club’ to escape potential fisticuffs.
- You just have to put up with a bit of shouting and the occasional fisticuffs.
- As the two No 9s flailed about on the floor, the two packs closed for a bout of ugly and prolonged fisticuffs, a scenario that was repeated throughout the match.
- Every effort was also made to discern the identity of all the major suspects or individuals who were involved in any kind of fisticuffs.
- It was the banter between them before the starting bell, not the fisticuffs that followed, that was the fight's main attraction.
- It is no longer reasonable to expect those who keep a ‘cool head’ when the fisticuffs start to restore normality in such circumstances.
- There were fisticuffs and threats, and my backpack was gently returned to me as we exited the discotheque - apparently barred for our dirty dancing.
- Failure always leads to arguments, fisticuffs and grudging reconciliation.
Synonyms
disturbance, quarrel, scuffle, brawl, affray, tussle, melee, free-for-all, fight, clash, skirmish, brouhaha, riot, uproar, commotion

Origin

Early 17th century: probably from obsolete fisty 'relating to the fists or to fist fighting' + cuff².

Definition of fisticuffs in US English:

fisticuffs

plural nounˈfistiˌkəfsˈfɪstɪˌkəfs

Fighting with the fists.
the result was an outbreak of fisticuffs
Example sentencesExamples
- Amid the fisticuffs there's greatness, as we film junkies know.
- It was the banter between them before the starting bell, not the fisticuffs that followed, that was the fight's main attraction.
- Petty fisticuffs aside, the idea of a battle of the sexes in the snooker arena would add an extra dimension.
- It is no longer reasonable to expect those who keep a ‘cool head’ when the fisticuffs start to restore normality in such circumstances.
- Then, according to Ken anyway, Jerry ‘ran like a woman out of the club’ to escape potential fisticuffs.
- Now, you might think this is where the fisticuffs come in.
- As the two No 9s flailed about on the floor, the two packs closed for a bout of ugly and prolonged fisticuffs, a scenario that was repeated throughout the match.
- Car owners have also become so touchy and fussy about the parking space that any encroachment leads to heated arguments and bouts of fisticuffs.
- Sometimes, it takes good old-fashioned fisticuffs to settle the matter.
- You just have to put up with a bit of shouting and the occasional fisticuffs.
- Every dispute from fisticuffs in the street to a battle in a grand war needs its goodies and baddies.
- The incident began with words in a bar, with an alleged insult to some women, then a confrontation with fisticuffs and bottles being thrown.
- Taken to the nth degree this mentality could lead to a shift towards the sort of behaviour seen in ice hockey, in which known combatants get the fisticuffs out of the way before the game even starts.
- Every effort was also made to discern the identity of all the major suspects or individuals who were involved in any kind of fisticuffs.
- However, when we step through the turnstiles, it's war - minus the shooting of course and largely minus any fisticuffs too these days.
- Failure always leads to arguments, fisticuffs and grudging reconciliation.
- Here's a report on the fisticuffs, which will continue with appeals.
- A bout of fisticuffs ensues, and with a misdirected right hook, the villain finds himself stuck in the shock therapy equipment.
- Some men still believe in fisticuffs as a method of settling grudges.
- There were fisticuffs and threats, and my backpack was gently returned to me as we exited the discotheque - apparently barred for our dirty dancing.
Synonyms
disturbance, quarrel, scuffle, brawl, affray, tussle, melee, free-for-all, fight, clash, skirmish, brouhaha, riot, uproar, commotion

Origin

Early 17th century: probably from obsolete fisty ‘relating to the fists or to fist fighting’ + cuff.

单词	fisticuffs
释义	Definition of fisticuffs in English: fisticuffs plural nounˈfɪstɪkʌfsˈfɪstɪˌkəfs Fighting with the fists. the result was an outbreak of fisticuffs Example sentencesExamples Car owners have also become so touchy and fussy about the parking space that any encroachment leads to heated arguments and bouts of fisticuffs. Now, you might think this is where the fisticuffs come in. The incident began with words in a bar, with an alleged insult to some women, then a confrontation with fisticuffs and bottles being thrown. Some men still believe in fisticuffs as a method of settling grudges. Taken to the nth degree this mentality could lead to a shift towards the sort of behaviour seen in ice hockey, in which known combatants get the fisticuffs out of the way before the game even starts. Amid the fisticuffs there's greatness, as we film junkies know. A bout of fisticuffs ensues, and with a misdirected right hook, the villain finds himself stuck in the shock therapy equipment. Here's a report on the fisticuffs, which will continue with appeals. Sometimes, it takes good old-fashioned fisticuffs to settle the matter. However, when we step through the turnstiles, it's war - minus the shooting of course and largely minus any fisticuffs too these days. Petty fisticuffs aside, the idea of a battle of the sexes in the snooker arena would add an extra dimension. Every dispute from fisticuffs in the street to a battle in a grand war needs its goodies and baddies. Then, according to Ken anyway, Jerry ‘ran like a woman out of the club’ to escape potential fisticuffs. You just have to put up with a bit of shouting and the occasional fisticuffs. As the two No 9s flailed about on the floor, the two packs closed for a bout of ugly and prolonged fisticuffs, a scenario that was repeated throughout the match. Every effort was also made to discern the identity of all the major suspects or individuals who were involved in any kind of fisticuffs. It was the banter between them before the starting bell, not the fisticuffs that followed, that was the fight's main attraction. It is no longer reasonable to expect those who keep a ‘cool head’ when the fisticuffs start to restore normality in such circumstances. There were fisticuffs and threats, and my backpack was gently returned to me as we exited the discotheque - apparently barred for our dirty dancing. Failure always leads to arguments, fisticuffs and grudging reconciliation. Synonyms disturbance, quarrel, scuffle, brawl, affray, tussle, melee, free-for-all, fight, clash, skirmish, brouhaha, riot, uproar, commotion Origin Early 17th century: probably from obsolete fisty 'relating to the fists or to fist fighting' + cuff². Definition of fisticuffs in US English: fisticuffs plural nounˈfistiˌkəfsˈfɪstɪˌkəfs Fighting with the fists. the result was an outbreak of fisticuffs Example sentencesExamples Amid the fisticuffs there's greatness, as we film junkies know. It was the banter between them before the starting bell, not the fisticuffs that followed, that was the fight's main attraction. Petty fisticuffs aside, the idea of a battle of the sexes in the snooker arena would add an extra dimension. It is no longer reasonable to expect those who keep a ‘cool head’ when the fisticuffs start to restore normality in such circumstances. Then, according to Ken anyway, Jerry ‘ran like a woman out of the club’ to escape potential fisticuffs. Now, you might think this is where the fisticuffs come in. As the two No 9s flailed about on the floor, the two packs closed for a bout of ugly and prolonged fisticuffs, a scenario that was repeated throughout the match. Car owners have also become so touchy and fussy about the parking space that any encroachment leads to heated arguments and bouts of fisticuffs. Sometimes, it takes good old-fashioned fisticuffs to settle the matter. You just have to put up with a bit of shouting and the occasional fisticuffs. Every dispute from fisticuffs in the street to a battle in a grand war needs its goodies and baddies. The incident began with words in a bar, with an alleged insult to some women, then a confrontation with fisticuffs and bottles being thrown. Taken to the nth degree this mentality could lead to a shift towards the sort of behaviour seen in ice hockey, in which known combatants get the fisticuffs out of the way before the game even starts. Every effort was also made to discern the identity of all the major suspects or individuals who were involved in any kind of fisticuffs. However, when we step through the turnstiles, it's war - minus the shooting of course and largely minus any fisticuffs too these days. Failure always leads to arguments, fisticuffs and grudging reconciliation. Here's a report on the fisticuffs, which will continue with appeals. A bout of fisticuffs ensues, and with a misdirected right hook, the villain finds himself stuck in the shock therapy equipment. Some men still believe in fisticuffs as a method of settling grudges. There were fisticuffs and threats, and my backpack was gently returned to me as we exited the discotheque - apparently barred for our dirty dancing. Synonyms disturbance, quarrel, scuffle, brawl, affray, tussle, melee, free-for-all, fight, clash, skirmish, brouhaha, riot, uproar, commotion Origin Early 17th century: probably from obsolete fisty ‘relating to the fists or to fist fighting’ + cuff.
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