scufflings
Sounds of struggle
Scufflings are brief, confused struggles or fights, typically disorderly and not particularly violent.
The word captures the sounds and movements of people grappling or shuffling about in minor physical confrontations: There were scufflings in the hallway before security arrived.
It can also describe the sounds of hurried, shuffling movement.
Combat sport requiring holds
- tusslingEngaging in rough struggle
- grapplingClose-quarters combat technique
- fightingEngaging in physical conflict
- skirmishingMinor military engagement
brawling · jostling · shoving · pushing · scrabbling · altercation · commotion · fracas
wrestling
Combat sport requiring holds
- tusslingEngaging in rough struggle
- grapplingClose-quarters combat technique
- fightingEngaging in physical conflict
skirmishing · brawling · jostling · shoving · pushing · scrabbling · altercation · commotion · fracas · melee
shuffling
Randomizing order of items
scratching · sliding · shambling · footsteps · movement · stirring · creeping · padding · treading · brushing
rustling
Soft crackling noise
scratching · digging · rooting · scurrying · nocturnal · rodents · mice · rats · squirrels · hedgehogs
scufflingsmarching
Rhythmic group walking
stomping · striding · tramping · goose-stepping · parading
scufflingssilence
Total lack of sound
pitched battle · stillness · quiet · soundlessness · warfare