1. a short, confused fight or struggle

1. to fight or struggle in a confused way
2. to move in a hurried, confused manner

Examples

• A scuffle broke out between two students in the hallway.
• The police quickly broke up the scuffle outside the restaurant.
• The children scuffled over the last piece of cake.
• Two players scuffled briefly before the referee intervened.
• She scuffled through her bag looking for her keys.
• He scuffled across the floor in his slippers.
• The protesters scuffled with security guards at the entrance.