1. the act of engaging in brief, irregular fighting or conflict
Usage: military
2. minor disputes or arguments
Usage: figurative

1. present participle of skirmish; engaging in brief, irregular fighting
Usage: military

Examples

• The skirmishing between the two armies continued for hours.
• Border guards were skirmishing with smugglers near the fence.
• Political skirmishing dominated the debate.
• The troops were skirmishing in the woods before the main battle.
• There was constant skirmishing between the rival gangs.
• The candidates were skirmishing over tax policy.
• Light skirmishing occurred throughout the night.