scuffle
scuf-fle
noun
A short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters.
"There was a brief scuffle between the two men."
verb
To engage in a short, confused fight or struggle.
"The police scuffled with the protesters."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: scramble, dogfight, hassle, tussle, rough-and-tumble, Dutch hoe, scuffle hoe, shamble, shuffle