How Do You Spell BRAWLING?

Pronunciation: [bɹˈɔːlɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "brawling" is spelled with a "w" between the "r" and "l" sound, making it two syllables. It is pronounced as /ˈbrɔːlɪŋ/ using the International Phonetic Alphabet. The "a" sound is pronounced as in "bath" and the stress is on the first syllable. This verb refers to fighting or quarreling in a noisy, aggressive manner. It is important to use proper spelling and pronunciation to ensure effective communication in both written and oral communication.

BRAWLING Meaning and Definition

  1. Brawling is a term that describes engaging in a physical fight or altercation, usually involving multiple individuals. It refers to a violent and aggressive conflict where people use their fists or other physical means to attack or defend themselves. This word is commonly used to describe a loud and chaotic fight characterized by shouting, screaming, and aggressive behavior.

    A brawl often occurs spontaneously and without premeditation, often fueled by intense emotions such as anger, frustration, or a desire to prove dominance. It can take place in various settings, such as public spaces, bars, or sporting events. Brawling typically involves a lack of control and the abandonment of social norms and manners, often resulting in injuries and property damage. Brawls can escalate quickly and involve various forms of physical aggression, such as punching, kicking, wrestling, or throwing objects.

    The aftermath of a brawl may include injuries, legal consequences like arrests or lawsuits, and damage to personal reputation. Due to its physical and confrontational nature, brawling is generally viewed as a negative and undesirable behavior, often associated with aggression, violence, and a lack of restraint.

    Overall, brawling refers to engaging in a disorderly and violent physical confrontation, typically involving multiple participants, that exhibits an absence of control and adherence to social norms.

  2. Noisy; quarrelsome.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of BRAWLING

The word "brawling" is derived from the verb "brawl", which has its origins in the late Middle English period. It entered the language around the 14th century. The term is thought to be of uncertain origin, but several theories exist.

One theory suggests it originated from the Old French word "brailler", which meant "to cry or shout". Another possibility is that it comes from the Middle Dutch word "brallen", meaning "to brag or boast". Both of these words can be associated with noisy, quarrelsome behavior, which aligns with the sense of brawling.

Alternatively, some experts believe that "brawl" might have in Old English roots, specifically from the word "breawl", meaning "to quarrel or dispute". Yet another theory suggests that it could be related to an old Scandinavian word, such as the Old Norse "brá", meaning "quarrel".

Similar spelling words for BRAWLING

Plural form of BRAWLING is BRAWLINGS

Conjugate verb Brawling

CONDITIONAL

I would brawl
we would brawl
you would brawl
he/she/it would brawl
they would brawl

FUTURE

I will brawl
we will brawl
you will brawl
he/she/it will brawl
they will brawl

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have brawled
we will have brawled
you will have brawled
he/she/it will have brawled
they will have brawled

PAST

I brawled
we brawled
you brawled
he/she/it brawled
they brawled

PAST PERFECT

I had brawled
we had brawled
you had brawled
he/she/it had brawled
they had brawled

PRESENT

I brawl
we brawl
you brawl
he/she/it brawls
they brawl

PRESENT PERFECT

I have brawled
we have brawled
you have brawled
he/she/it has brawled
they have brawled
I am brawling
we are brawling
you are brawling
he/she/it is brawling
they are brawling
I was brawling
we were brawling
you were brawling
he/she/it was brawling
they were brawling
I will be brawling
we will be brawling
you will be brawling
he/she/it will be brawling
they will be brawling
I have been brawling
we have been brawling
you have been brawling
he/she/it has been brawling
they have been brawling
I had been brawling
we had been brawling
you had been brawling
he/she/it had been brawling
they had been brawling
I will have been brawling
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they will have been brawling
I would have brawled
we would have brawled
you would have brawled
he/she/it would have brawled
they would have brawled
I would be brawling
we would be brawling
you would be brawling
he/she/it would be brawling
they would be brawling
I would have been brawling
we would have been brawling
you would have been brawling
he/she/it would have been brawling
they would have been brawling

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