scuffle

simple noun9 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.5
minor scuffle6.2
little scuffle6.0
brief scuffle5.5

describes a short fight or argument

in a/the scuffle8.5

indicates being part of the scuffle

be involved in a scuffle7.0

to take part in a fight or argument

scuffle between6.8

indicates the parties involved in the scuffle

scuffle with6.5

indicates who one is scuffling against

a scuffle breaks out8.0
a scuffle ensues4.0

more formal way to say a scuffle happened as a result of something else