Scrimmage Definition & Meaning

scrimmage
noun
  1. (American football) practice play between a football team's squads
  2. a noisy riotous fight
verb
  1. practice playing (a sport)

"Scrimmage" in song lyrics

See how scrimmage is used in real songs:

  • "Image, cross the line of scrimmage"
    9th Prince — Originators
  • "And until this day we haven't lost a scrimmage"
    Ali Vegas — Confused
  • "He lost his image, LSD marking the scrimmage"
    Arsonists — Epitaph

Usage tips for "scrimmage"

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