fisticuffs

== English == === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈfɪs.tɪ.kʌfs/ (US) IPA(key): /ˈfɪs.tɪˌkəfs/ Hyphenation: fis‧ti‧cuffs === Noun === fisticuffs pl (plural only) plural of fisticuff (plural only, informal) An impromptu fight with the fists, usually between only two people. (plural only, sports, dated) Bare-knuckled boxing, a form of boxing done without boxing gloves or similar padding. ==== Synonyms ==== (informal: fight): brawl, fight, fistfight, punch-up (bare-knuckled boxing): prizefighting ==== Related terms ==== fist fisticuff fisticuffer ==== Translations ==== === See also === boxing fighting