stoush

[ stoush ]

verb (used with object)

1. stonker ( defs 1, 2 ).

noun

1. a fight or brawl.

stoush

/ staʊʃ /

verb

1. tr to hit or punch

noun

1. fighting, violence, or a fight

Word History and Origins

Origin of stoush¹

First recorded in 1890–95; perhaps imitative

Word History and Origins

Origin of stoush¹

C19: of uncertain origin