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Fisticuffs Definition & Meaning

fisticuffs
noun
  1. a fight with bare fists
  2. fighting with the fists

"Fisticuffs" in song lyrics

See how fisticuffs is used in real songs:

  • "I'm Mr. Fantastic, if God was to fisticuffs"
    iCon the Mic King & Chum f/ Killah Priest — Law & Order
  • "Moms wasn't tryin to see me and my stepdad, throw fisticuffs"
    Murs — Live My Life
  • "Do we, have to result in fisticuffs?"
    Smif-N-Wessun f/ Buckshot, Heltah Skeltah, O.G.C. — Cession at Da Doghillee

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Frequently asked questions

What does fisticuffs mean?
a fight with bare fists fighting with the fists
What part of speech is fisticuffs?
Fisticuffs is a noun.
How many definitions does fisticuffs have?
Fisticuffs has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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