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scrap fight

Meaning: physical fight

Pronunciation: SKRAP FYT
expressions intermediate

Meaning

physical fight
brawl
fistfight

Examples

"You guys going scrap fight or what? Just talk 'em out."

"I heard there was one big scrap fight behind the gym after school."

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "scrap fight" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"scrap fight" means "physical fight" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

How do you pronounce "scrap fight"?

"scrap fight" is pronounced "SKRAP FYT". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

How do you use "scrap fight" in a sentence?

Example: "You guys going scrap fight or what? Just talk 'em out."

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