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Synonyms of punch-up

10 similar words

Another word for punch-up is affray. Other synonyms of punch-up are dust-up, fight, fracas, kerfuffle and ruckus.

Synonyms and similar words for punch-up

nounA fight with the fists.

affray
dust-up
fight
fracasA noisy disorderly quarrel, fight, brawl, disturbance or scrap.
kerfuffleA disorderly outburst, disturbance, commotion, or tumult.
ruckus
set to
set-toA fight.
stoush AustraliaA fight, an argument.
rixation obsoleteScolding; brawling.

Meaning of punch-up

noun A fight with the fists.

Full definition of punch-up

Questions about synonyms of punch-up

What is another word for punch-up?: Punch-up has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as affray, dust-up, fight, fracas, kerfuffle, ruckus, set to and set-to.
What does punch-up mean?: Punch-up means a fight with the fists.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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