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brawl

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /brɔːl/

brawl means: A noisy, uncontrolled fight or argument, often involving several people.

noun

NOISY FIGHTB2

A noisy, uncontrolled fight or argument, often involving several people.

  • A brawl broke out in the bar.
  • Police arrested three men after the brawl.
  • Several fans were injured in street brawls.

Similar words: fight, free-for-all, melee

Common phrases: pub brawl, drunken brawl, street brawl, brawl breaks out

verb

FIGHT NOISILYB2

To fight or argue noisily and without control.

  • The men began to brawl.
  • Rival fans brawled outside the stadium.
  • Stop brawling with your neighbors!

How to use it: brawl with someone (He was arrested for brawling with another customer.)

Similar words: fight, quarrel, scrap

Common phrases: brawl with someone, brawl in public, brawl outside something

Questions about brawl

What does brawl mean?

A noisy, uncontrolled fight or argument, often involving several people.

What is brawl in other languages?

Türkçe: kavga · Español: pelea · Français: bagarre · Deutsch: Schlägerei · Italiano: rissa · 日本語: 乱闘

How do you pronounce brawl?

It is pronounced /brɔːl/.

How do you use brawl in a sentence?

A brawl broke out in the bar. Police arrested three men after the brawl.

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