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brawl
[brawl]
noun
an angry, rough, noisy fight, especially one engaged in under the influence of alcohol.
The wild, free-for-all western brawl in the saloon lasts two full minutes and constitutes the movie’s opening scene.
Synonyms: , , , , ,Slang.a large, noisy party.
Obsolete.a bubbling or roaring noise; a clamor.
verb (used without object)
to engage in angry, rough, noisy fighting, especially while under the influence of alcohol.
He found that his hero was little more than a drunken, brawling tramp.
Synonyms: , , ,to make a bubbling or roaring noise, as water flowing over a rocky bed.
brawl
1/ ɔː /
noun
a loud disagreement or fight
slangan uproarious party
verb
to quarrel or fight noisily; squabble
(esp of water) to flow noisily
brawl
2/ ɔː /
noun
a dance: the English version of the branle
Other 51Թ Forms
- brawler noun
- brawly adjective
- outbrawl verb (used with object)
- unbrawling adjective
- ˈɱԲ noun
- ˈɱ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of brawl1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of brawl1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Critics have accused deputy cliques of engaging in brawls and other misconduct.
Resplendent in finery that makes her resemble a gilded black widow spider, the Director coaches kids to dance and brawl until they bleed.
After the teen told a female officer about the two coordinated brawls, he was transferred to solitary confinement, the suit alleged.
Nawrocki did not deny taking part in hooligan brawls as a younger man, calling them "noble fights".
He does not deny taking part in football hooligan brawls, and has called them "noble fights".
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When To Use
A brawl is a fight, especially a big one involving a lot of people.Brawl can also be used as a verb meaning to fight or to participate in a brawl. A person who does this or who’s known for fighting in general can be called a brawler.Much less commonly, brawl can also be used as a slang term for a wild party.Other rare senses of brawl include its use as a noun referring to a loud, bubbling noise, like water flowing in a stream, or as a verb meaning to make such a noise.Example: Police are investigating the post-concert brawl that left three people in the hospital.
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