fistfight
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of fistfight
Example Sentences
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In 1983, a Murdoch-sponsored yacht collided with Turner's boat in an Australian race, which led Turner to challenge Murdoch to a fist fight.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
The Fresh Prince was from Philly, and they sent dude all the way to Bel-Air because of a fist fight.
From Salon • May 14, 2023
Howling desert winds set the tone of a high school hallway smackdown; a few scenes later, a bedroom fist fight climaxes with a clatter of bells, thunderclaps and an eagle screech.
From New York Times • Apr. 27, 2023
“If we didn’t let him, we might have a fist fight in my office,” Kingsbury said of Murray jokingly.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 23, 2022
But there wouldn’t of been more joy on his face if he’d just won a fist fight or made a hundred dollars on a land deal.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
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