scrimmage

Definition

A rough fight.

Etymology

A corruption of skirmish.

Example Sentences

• "get caught up in a scrimmage"
• "There was an instant of complete silence, but when Tough Bill threw himself on Strickland the lust of battle seized them all, and in a moment there was a confused scrimmage. Tables were overturned, glasses crashed to the ground."
• "Merchandise sales surged. The spring scrimmage, usually a yawn of an afterthought at Colorado, was packed."