scufflers

/ˈskʌflərz/
noun
  1. People who fight or struggle in a rough, confused way, usually without weapons.
    • A group of scufflers spilled out of the bar and into the street, shouting at each other.
    • The two scufflers were quickly separated by the teacher before anyone got hurt.
    • The playground monitor kept an eye on the scufflers, ready to step in if the pushing got worse.
  2. People who engage in a brief, disorganized physical struggle, often over something small.
    • The scufflers argued over the last piece of pizza before their friends pulled them apart.
    • In the crowded subway, two scufflers bumped into each other and started shoving.
    • The scufflers were both fined for disorderly conduct after the minor tussle.
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