brawl

brawl · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A rough or noisy fight, especially in a public place.

  2. 2.

    To fight in a rough or noisy way.

Forms

plural: brawls

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    bar brawl — a fight in a bar

Related words

Antonyms: peace
See also: fight, quarrel, scuffle
Synonyms: fight, fracas, melee, scuffle

Etymology

From Middle English brallen meaning to quarrel or brag.