adj

brawling

Brawling (adj) means Prone to fighting; rowdy or quarrelsome. Example: “The brawling teenagers were escorted out by security.”

adj

Prone to fighting; rowdy or quarrelsome.

"The brawling teenagers were escorted out by security."

noun

A rowdy fight; an instance of brawling.

"The brawling in the stands delayed the match by ten minutes."

How to use brawling

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes people (or a scene) caught up in rough, disorderly fighting.

Word forms

more brawling comparative, brawlings plural, most brawling superlative

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Rhymes for brawling

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Frequently asked questions

What does “brawling” mean?

The word “brawling” means prone to fighting; rowdy or quarrelsome. In plain terms, describes people (or a scene) caught up in rough, disorderly fighting.

How do you use “brawling” in a sentence?

Here is “brawling” used in a sentence: “The brawling teenagers were escorted out by security.”

What part of speech is “brawling”?

Depending on how it is used, “brawling” can be an adjective and a noun.

How many meanings does “brawling” have?

“Brawling” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: prone to fighting; rowdy or quarrelsome.