noun
brawl
brawl
noun
1
A rough, disorderly fight or argument, usually involving several people.
"A brawl broke out in the parking lot after the game."
"Police were called to break up a brawl outside the bar."
verb
1
To take part in a rowdy fight or noisy quarrel.
"The two rival fans started brawling on the sidewalk."
How to Use Brawl
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA messy, chaotic fight — more disorganized shoving and shouting than a proper duel.
Common pairings
bar brawl
mass brawl
brawl broke out
Word Forms
brawled past tense, brawled past tense, brawls plural, brawls singular, brawls singular
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Etymology
From late Middle English braulen ("to clamour or quarrel"), likely related to bray and originally imitative of a loud, harsh noise.