fistfight

noun

fist·​fight ˈfist-ˌfīt How to pronounce fistfight (audio)
Synonyms of fistfightnext
: a usually spontaneous fight with bare fists

Examples of fistfight in a Sentence

A fistfight broke out in the stands. He often gets into fistfights.
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Some accounts include fistfights and even a duel challenge. — Jeremy Duda, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025 The tension is constant, especially as Caz–known to be pretty tasty in a fistfight–remains unarmed and powerless against the monstrosities on board. — Matt Gardner, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025 The bullying escalated to a fistfight after Jeff stole Emily's backpack and threw it into a toilet, resulting in suspensions for both teens. — Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024 For his part, puppy eyes and moderate angst do not comprise a very tough veneer, despite fistfights thrown in every once in a while. — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 22 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fistfight

Word History

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fistfight was in 1603

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