slugfest

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

ruСуществительное, обозначающее жестокое физическое столкновение, особенно драку на голых кулаках.esSustantivo que denota una lucha o pelea violenta y prolongada, especialmente una pelea a puñetazos sin reglas.frNom désignant un affrontement physique violent, en particulier une bagarre à mains nues, ou par extension une compétition très disputée et agressive.deSubstantiv, das eine heftige körperliche Auseinandersetzung bezeichnet, besonders eine brutale Schlägerei mit bloßen Fäusten; auch allgemein für ein erbittertes Gefecht oder einen hitzigen Wettkampf.ptSubstantivo que designa uma briga violenta, especialmente uma troca de socos ou confronto físico direto e intenso; também pode indicar uma competição acirrada.zh名词，指激烈的肢体冲突，尤指赤手空拳的打架斗殴；也可泛指激烈、充满火药味的对抗或竞争。arاسم يدل على عراك عنيف أو اشتباك بالأيدي، ولا سيما القتال باللكمات أو المعركة الضارية.

1. Bare-knuckle fight C1 informal american sport

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

   • 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.

   ruБой без правилesPelea a puñetazos sin técnicafrcombat acharnédeSchlägereiptLuta sem regraszh恶战arعراك بالأيدي

   Sinônimos: brawlfistfightfree-for-allpunch-up

2. Intense competition C1 informal american sport

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

   • 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.

   ruЖестокая борьбаesCompetencia reñida o agresivafrCompétition acharnéedeerbitterter KampfptBatalha acirradazh激烈角逐arصراع محتدم

   Sinônimos: battlebrawldogfightduelfree-for-allstrugglewar

   Antônimos: blowoutroutwalkover

• slugfests plural form
• slugfests' possessive plural form
• slugfest's possessive singular form