fistfight

[fist-fahyt]

noun

1. a fight using bare fists. fist.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fistfight¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; fist ¹ + fight

Example Sentences

Most of its featured romantic betrayals and fistfights were real, revved into the red by producers taking advantage of their subject’s emotional discombobulation.

From Salon

"I certainly wouldn't describe it as a fistfight, Maria. It was definitely a disagreement," Leavitt said.

From Salon

Football violence in Uganda dates back to the 1980s when local games were characterised by stone-throwing and fistfights between rival fans.

From BBC

The horsemen took it as a threat as one might expect, leading to a fistfight after the meeting.

From Los Angeles Times

Most of its featured romantic betrayals and fistfights were real, revved into the red by producers taking advantage of their subject's emotional discombobulation.

From Salon

Related Words

• brawl 
• fisticuffs 
• run-in 
• scuffle 
• skirmish 
• slugfest 
• tussle