kahakka — meaning in English

English meaning

• affray verb (archaic) To startle someone out of calm; to alarm them.
• scuffle noun A brief, disorganized fight or struggle at close quarters.
• skirmish noun A short fight between small groups, usually part of a bigger conflict.

Senses

kahakka is used for these senses in English:

• affray A tumultuous assault or quarrel.
• scuffle A rough, disorderly fight or struggle at close quarters.
• skirmish (military) A brief battle between small groups, usually part of a longer or larger battle or war.

affray — full definition

1. verb (archaic) To startle someone out of calm; to alarm them.
2. verb (archaic) To frighten someone, or scare them off.

scuffle — full definition

1. noun A brief, disorganized fight or struggle at close quarters.
2. verb To fight or struggle briefly and messily at close range.

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