slugfest

• Sustantivo que denota una lucha o pelea violenta y prolongada, especialmente una pelea a puñetazos sin reglas.

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.

   Pelea a puñetazos sin técnica

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbrawlfistfightfree-for-allpunch-up

2. Intense competitionC1informalamericansport

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

   Competencia reñida o agresiva

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbattlebrawldogfightduelfree-for-allstrugglewar

   Antónimosblowoutroutwalkover