brawl
an angry, rough, noisy fight, especially one engaged in under the influence of alcohol: The wild, free-for-all western brawl in the saloon lasts two full minutes and constitutes the movie’s opening scene.
Slang. a large, noisy party.
Obsolete. a bubbling or roaring noise; a clamor.
to engage in angry, rough, noisy fighting, especially while under the influence of alcohol: He found that his hero was little more than a drunken, brawling tramp.
to make a bubbling or roaring noise, as water flowing over a rocky bed.
Origin of brawl
1synonym study For brawl
Other words for brawl
Other words from brawl
- brawl·er, noun
- brawl·y, adjective
- out·brawl, verb (used with object)
- un·brawl·ing, adjective
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How to use brawl in a sentence
These groups are known for brawling, attacking public figures, and various hate crimes.
Ukraine’s President Wowed Congress, But His Party Has a Dark Side | Anna Nemtsova | September 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHe looks nothing like the brawling, expansive prince of before.
Can America’s Favorite Ex-Con Mayor Win Again? | David Freedlander | June 22, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTFor nose-pulling and brawling we have substituted ritual apologies.
He could change his name but not his nature—his habitual brawling and drinking cost him his job a year later.
40 years for Justice: Did the FBI Cover for the Birmingham Bombers? | Gary May | September 15, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTTo them, this is a subject not about fundraising, public shaming, or politicians brawling to win office.
Richard Mourdock’s Comment Furthers Use of Rape to Win Election, Advocates Charge | Allison Yarrow | October 25, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
Keladon has obviously the same sense as the Gaelic Altgarbh, "the rough and brawling stream."
Homer and His Age | Andrew LangOut of the northern lands the tilted waters came, joined by brawling floods of melted snow and rain.
Mountain | Clement WoodTake the boy to thee, and quiet him; he makes such a brawling, thy betters can't hear themselves speak.'
Imagine in the midst of this a deep ravine, with a brawling little brook through it.
Ocean to Ocean on Horseback | Willard GlazierMy brawling companions swore I was the happiest and noblest being on earth.
Wild Western Scenes | John Beauchamp Jones
British Dictionary definitions for brawl (1 of 2)
/ (brɔːl) /
a loud disagreement or fight
US slang an uproarious party
to quarrel or fight noisily; squabble
(esp of water) to flow noisily
Origin of brawl
1Derived forms of brawl
- brawler, noun
- brawling, noun, adjective
British Dictionary definitions for brawl (2 of 2)
/ (brɔːl) /
a dance: the English version of the branle
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