slugfest

• Substantiv, das eine heftige körperliche Auseinandersetzung bezeichnet, besonders eine brutale Schlägerei mit bloßen Fäusten; auch allgemein für ein erbittertes Gefecht oder einen hitzigen Wettkampf.

A noun referring to a violent physical confrontation, especially a fight using bare fists.

1. Bare-knuckle fightC1informalamericansport

   A fight, especially a boxing match, characterized by heavy, powerful blows and a lack of defensive strategy.

   Schlägerei

   • The two heavyweights engaged in a brutal slugfest from the opening bell.
   • The movie's climax was a gritty slugfest in the rain.
   • It wasn't a technical match; it was a pure slugfest.

   Synonymebrawlfistfightfree-for-allpunch-up

2. Intense competitionC1informalamericansport

   Any competitive situation, such as a sports game or political debate, that is very aggressive and hard-fought.

   erbitterter Kampf

   • The final game turned into a defensive slugfest.
   • The political debate became a verbal slugfest between the two candidates.
   • The championship match was a real slugfest, with both teams trading blows.

   Synonymebattlebrawldogfightduelfree-for-allstrugglewar

   Antonymeblowoutroutwalkover