brawl

Definition

  • verb: to fight noisily in usually a public place
  • verb: to quarrel or fight noisily
  • synonyms: wrangle, contend, squabble

Examples

  • A 'brawl' broke out among the fans after the hockey game.

  • Fans were 'brawling' in the streets after the game.

  • He was in a 'barroom brawl'. [=a fight in a bar]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Start by taking me to Bane. You asked. From here, Bane's men patrol the tunnels. And they're not your average brawlers. Neither am I. - He's behind you. - Who? Me. What do you think you're...? (..)
    2012 The Dark Knight Rises
  • (..) I'm good. - Are you scared? - A little. Me, too. - Who's there? Oh. Come in. I heard what happened. Oh, not to worry. Men brawl from time to time. It's only natural. Figured you were hungry. Oh, you're a good lad. Wanted to ask you something if you've got the time. I need to check on baby Sam. Sam: (..)
    2015 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Hardhome Season: 5 Episode 8
  • (..) LEFT! That's because of this Fengshui. There it has to stand. How is your son? Christian: He's fine, why? Because yesterdays violent brawl. Christian: Which brwal? He had yesterday a relly big fight with Mosleiter and with Clemens. Get out of here! Where you going? (..)
    2009 All You Need Is Love