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fisticuffs Definition

fisti·cuffs (fis′ti kufs′)

Old-fashioned the act or skill of fighting with the fists

Etymology: < fist + cuff

fisticuffs Synonyms

fisticuffs

n.

fistfight, boxing, encounter; see boxing, fight 1.

fisticuffs Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • have: Possibly because Godley had fisticuffs with him early in the story?
  • see: Seeing the whole fisticuffs human drama multiple wins on.

Preposition: at

dawn: Fisticuffs at dawn would probably be the worst we get.

Browse dictionary entries near fisticuffs

  1. ‹ fistic
  2. ‹ fistful
  3. ‹ fistfight
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  6. ‹ fissirostral
  7. ‹ fissiped
  8. ‹ fissiparous
  9. ‹ fission
  10. ‹ fissile
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