potyčka — meaning in English

English meaning

• fray verb To wear away at the edges through rubbing, so that threads separate.
• melee noun A confused, chaotic fight or struggle involving a group of people at close quarters.
• strife noun Bitter conflict or struggle, sometimes violent.

Senses

potyčka is used for these senses in English:

• fray (countable) A noisy commotion, especially resulting from fighting; a brawl, a fight; also, a loud quarrel.
• melee (especially, military, gaming) A battle fought at close range, (especially) one not involving ranged weapons; hand-to-hand combat; brawling.
• strife Bitter conflict, sometimes violent.

fray — full definition

1. verb To wear away at the edges through rubbing, so that threads separate.
2. verb Of nerves, patience, or relationships: to become worn down and strained.
3. noun A fight, argument, or heated confrontation, especially one someone is drawn into.

melee — full definition

1. noun A confused, chaotic fight or struggle involving a group of people at close quarters.
2. adjective Describing close-range combat or a weapon used for it, as opposed to ranged attacks.

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