Definitions for fisticuffs

fisticuffs fist·i·cuff

Spelling: [fis-ti-kuhf]
IPA: /ˈfɪs tɪˌkʌf/

Fisticuffs is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 21 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 23 points.

You can make 136 anagrams from letters in fisticuffs (cfffiisstu).

Definitions for fisticuffs

noun

  1. a cuff or blow with the fist.
  2. fisticuffs, combat with the fists.

verb (used with or without object)

  1. to strike or fight with the fists.

Origin of fisticuffs

1595-1605; earlier fisty cuff. See fist1, -y1, cuff2

Examples for fisticuffs

Present society is everywhere at fisticuffs with its own development.

I am not sure, but I believe it actually came to fisticuffs.

His friends had been driven out of Washington or had taken to fisticuffs.

Do you mean that Burgundy will always be the land of fisticuffs?

David had to smile at the idea of the Mayor and Mr. Chambers engaged in fisticuffs.

That practice can hardly be called an improvement, even if we do not care for fisticuffs.

He engaged it wildly at fisticuffs; pounded it upon the countenance and drove it away.

There is a rapid exchange of fisticuffs; and the Epeira lies overturned on her back.

It isn't the first time that he has had a fisticuffs with a member of this family.

If you had an argument with man that escalated to fisticuffs you set your weapons aside.

Word Value for fisticuffs
Scrable

21

Words with friends

23

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