Definition of FISTICUFF

fisticuff

Meanings

Plural: fisticuffs

Noun

  • A fistfight.
  • A cuff or blow administered with the fist.

Verb

  • To engage in a physical fight.
  • To strike, fight or spar with the fists.

Origin / Etymology

From fist + cuff (“blow with the hand”). Modern uses as a verb are a back-formation on the plural uses of the noun.

Scrabble Score: 20

fisticuff is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
fisticuff is not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
fisticuff is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 0

fisticuff is not valid in Words With Friends