Fisticuffs (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A fight with bare fists.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Fistfight
• Slugfest

Hypernyms

• Combat
• Fight
• Scrap

Hyponyms

• Punch-up

Meaning ²

Fighting with the fists.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Pugilism
• Boxing

Hypernyms

• Contact Sport

Hyponyms

• Rope-a-dope
• Sparring
• In-fighting
• Fight
• Spar
• Professional Boxing