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skirmish in Tagalog

sagupaan

/ˈskɜːmɪʃ/US/ˈskɝmɪʃ/

skirmish in Tagalog: sagupaan. In English, skirmish means a brief battle between small groups, usually part of a longer or larger battle or war.

Tagalog words for skirmish

brief battle between small groups
sagupaan

English meaning of skirmish

  1. noun A brief battle between small groups, usually part of a longer or larger battle or war.
  2. noun Any minor dispute.
  3. noun A type of outdoor military style game using paintball or similar weapons.
  4. verb To engage in a minor battle or dispute.

Full definition of skirmish

skirmish in a sentence

  • Three people were arrested after a skirmish in a bar.

Synonyms of skirmish

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Questions about skirmish in Tagalog

What is the meaning of skirmish in Tagalog?
Skirmish in Tagalog is sagupaan.
Ano ang skirmish sa Tagalog?
Skirmish: sagupaan.
What does skirmish mean in English?
Skirmish means a brief battle between small groups, usually part of a longer or larger battle or war.

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