Meaning & use

Brawl

noun·Everyday

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A rough or noisy fight, typically involving several people.

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A brawl broke out in the parking lot after the game.

Police were called to break up a brawl outside the bar.

A note on using this word

Can also be used as a verb meaning to fight noisily.

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Another way to use it

2. verb

To quarrel or fight noisily.

The two men brawled in the street after the match.

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