Definition of scuffle

• v. i. - To strive or struggle with a close grapple; to wrestle in a rough fashion.
• v. i. - Hence, to strive or contend tumultuously; to struggle confusedly or at haphazard.
• n. - A rough, haphazard struggle, or trial of strength; a disorderly wrestling at close quarters.
• n. - Hence, a confused contest; a tumultuous struggle for superiority; a fight.
• n. - A child's pinafore or bib.
• n. - A garden hoe.