punch up

/ˈpʌntʃ ˌʌp/
noun
  1. A physical fight, especially one involving punches.
    • A punch-up broke out in the schoolyard between two groups of students.
    • The pub brawl turned into a full-scale punch-up with chairs flying.
    • Police were called to break up a punch-up at the football match.
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