Altercation Definition & Meaning

altercation
noun
  1. noisy quarrel

"Altercation" in song lyrics

See how altercation is used in real songs:

  • "Get to duckin' when they buck in gang altercation"
    Bishop Lamont — Grow Up
  • "Grappler spectacular rapper sport of altercation"
    Dilated Peoples — You Can't Hide, You Can't Run
  • "Start bracin' yourself for the verbal altercation"
    Dubee a.k.a. Sugawolf Pimp — Soldiers Only

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