Dustup and Fisticuffs

Dustup

Dustup noun - A physical dispute between opposing individuals or groups.
Usage example: he came home with a black eye from the dustup at the bar

Fisticuffs and dustup are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Fisticuffs" instead a noun "Dustup".

Fisticuffs

Fisticuffs noun - A fight with bare fists.
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Dustup and fisticuffs are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dustup" instead a noun "Fisticuffs".
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