dogfighting

[dawg-fahyt, dog-]

dog·fight

[dawg-fahyt, dog-] noun, verb, dog·fought, dog·fight·ing.
noun
1.
a violent fight between dogs.
2.
a fight between warring fighter planes.
3.
any rough-and-tumble physical battle.
verb (used with object)
4.
to engage in a dogfight with.

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Dogfighting is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
verb (used without object)
5.
to engage in a dogfight.

Origin:
1650–60; 1915 for def. 2; dog + fight
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