First Known Use: 14th century
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1brawl
verb \ˈbrȯl\
: to fight noisily in usually a public place
Full Definition of BRAWL
intransitive verb
1
: to quarrel or fight noisily : wrangle
2
: to make a loud confused noise
— brawl·er noun
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Origin of BRAWL
Middle English
Related to BRAWL
2brawl
noun
Definition of BRAWL
1
: a noisy quarrel or fight
2
: a loud tumultuous noise
First Known Use of BRAWL
15th century
Related to BRAWL
- Synonyms
- affray [chiefly British], broil, donnybrook, fracas, fray, free-for-all, melee (also mêlée), rough-and-tumble, row, ruckus, ruction
- Antonyms
- quiet, silence, silentness, still, stillness
BRAWL Defined for Kids
1brawl
verb \ˈbrȯl\
brawledbrawl·ing
Definition of BRAWL for Kids
: to quarrel or fight noisily
2brawl
noun
Definition of BRAWL for Kids
: a noisy quarrel or fight
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