1. a formation in rugby where players from both teams push against each other to gain possession of the ball
Usage: rugby
2. a disorderly crowd of people pushing or struggling
Usage: informal
3. an agile project management framework using short development cycles
Usage: business; technology

1. to form a scrum in rugby
Usage: rugby
2. to crowd together in a disorderly way
Usage: informal

Examples

• The rugby players formed a scrum to contest for the ball.
• There was a scrum of reporters outside the courthouse.
• Our development team uses scrum methodology for faster delivery.
• The forwards scrummed down for the restart.
• Fans scrummed around the celebrity seeking autographs.
• The scrum master facilitated the daily standup meeting.
• Players scrummed together after the referee’s whistle.
• A scrum of shoppers gathered around the sale items.