kahakka — meaning in English
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English meaning
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affray
verb To startle from quiet; to alarm.
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scuffle
noun A brief, disorganized fight or struggle at close quarters.
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skirmish
noun A short fight between small groups, usually part of a bigger conflict.
Senses
kahakka is used for these senses in English:
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affray
A tumultuous assault or quarrel.
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scuffle
A rough, disorderly fight or struggle at close quarters.
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skirmish
(military) A brief battle between small groups, usually part of a longer or larger battle or war.
affray — full definition
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verb To startle from quiet; to alarm.
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verb To frighten; to scare; to frighten away.
scuffle — full definition
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noun A brief, disorganized fight or struggle at close quarters.
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verb To fight or struggle briefly and messily at close range.
