scufflers
/ˈskʌflərz/
noun
- 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.
- 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.