[ˈskʌfl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters
(e.g: there were minor scuffles with police)

- an act or sound of moving in a hurried, confused, or shuffling manner
(e.g: he heard the scuffle of feet)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 16th century (as a verb): probably of Scandinavian origin; compare with Swedish skuffa ‘to push’; related to shove and shuffle

[ˈskʌfl], (Verb)

Definitions:
- engage in a short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters
(e.g: the teacher noticed two pupils scuffling in the corridor)

- move in a hurried, confused, or awkward way, making a rustling or shuffling sound
(e.g: a drenched woman scuffled through the doorway)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 16th century (as a verb): probably of Scandinavian origin; compare with Swedish skuffa ‘to push’; related to shove and shuffle