noun
fistfight
FIHST-fyt
Fistfight (noun) means a fight in which people hit each other with their bare fists rather than weapons. Example: “A fistfight broke out in the parking lot after the game.”
noun
1
A fight in which people hit each other with their bare fists rather than weapons.
"A fistfight broke out in the parking lot after the game."
verb
1
To fight someone using bare fists.
"The two brothers used to fistfight over the smallest things."
How to use fistfight
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA physical fight using fists, not weapons.
Common pairings
get into a fistfight
break up a fistfight
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Word forms
- Plural
- fistfights
- Third person singular
- fistfights
- Past tense
- fistfought
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Etymology
A straightforward compound of "fist" and "fight."
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “fistfight” mean?
The word “fistfight” means a fight in which people hit each other with their bare fists rather than weapons. In plain terms, a physical fight using fists, not weapons.
How do you pronounce “fistfight”?
“Fistfight” is pronounced FIHST-fyt (/ˈfɪstˌfaɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “fistfight” in a sentence?
Here is “fistfight” used in a sentence: “A fistfight broke out in the parking lot after the game.”
What part of speech is “fistfight”?
Depending on how it is used, “fistfight” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “fistfight” have?
“Fistfight” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a fight in which people hit each other with their bare fists rather than weapons.
