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scrimmage

A rough fight.

ˈskɹɪmɪd͡ʒCurrent146 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

A rough fight.

get caught up in a scrimmage
Origin: A corruption of skirmish. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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#2·Apr 27, 2026

(United States, athletics, soccer) In some team sports, especially soccer, a practice game which does not count on a team's record.

get caught up in a scrimmage
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#3·Apr 27, 2026

(athletics, American football) In American football or Canadian football, a play that begins with a snap from the center while opposing teams are on either side of a line of scrimmage.

get caught up in a scrimmage
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