scaramuccia — meaning in English

English meaning

• skirmish noun A short fight between small groups, usually part of a bigger conflict.
• squabble noun A minor, petty argument.

Senses

scaramuccia is used for these senses in English:

• skirmish (military) A brief battle between small groups, usually part of a longer or larger battle or war.
• skirmish (figuratively, by extension) Any minor dispute.
• squabble A minor fight or argument.

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.

squabble — full definition

1. noun A minor, petty argument.
2. verb To argue over something trivial.

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