Crime, Conflict & Law - Fighting & Conflict

Here you will find slang for fighting and conflict, capturing terms for physical altercations, disputes, and confrontations.

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rumble [noun]

a fight or brawl that takes place on the streets

Ex: He has been in a rumble before , so he knows how to defend himself .

to [talk] trash [phrase]

to say offensive, criticizing, or rude things to someone, particularly one's opponent, to make them less confident

Ex: The two boxers talked trash to each other during the weigh-in ceremony .

to [run] the fade [phrase]

to engage in a physical fight or confrontation

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to [catch] a fade [phrase]

to get knocked out or struck unconscious, usually in a fight

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to [throw] hands [phrase]

to engage in or be ready for a physical fight

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to [catch] hands [phrase]

to get punched or physically attacked, usually in a fight or as a threat

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to [run] hands [phrase]

to engage in a physical fight

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to knuckle up [verb]

to prepare to fight or make fists

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to shape up [verb]

to gesture, posture, or approach threateningly, often to intimidate or prepare for a fight

Ex: They shaped up before the confrontation escalated .

to swat [verb]

to make a false emergency report so heavily armed police raid someone's home

Ex: They had swatted a rival streamer last week .

to throw down [verb]

to fight or stand up to someone in a confrontation

Ex: They threw down outside the club last night .

to [slug] it out [phrase]

to fight or argue intensely until one side wins

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to [play] chicken [phrase]

to engage in a risky challenge, daring the opponent to back down before real conflict or danger occurs

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to [hug] it out [phrase]

to settle an argument or ease tension by hugging

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to [pull] a fast one [phrase]

to cheat someone in a clever and often unexpected way

Ex: She pulled a fast one on her friends by organizing a surprise party they never saw coming .

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