kahakoida — meaning in English

English meaning

• 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

kahakoida is used for these senses in English:

• scuffle (intransitive) To fight or struggle confusedly at close quarters.
• skirmish To engage in a minor battle or dispute.

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.

skirmish — full definition

1. noun A short fight between small groups, usually part of a bigger conflict.
2. noun A minor dispute or disagreement.
3. verb To fight in a small, brief clash.

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