Engaging in a brief, disorganized struggle or fight with pushing and shoving but usually without serious intent to cause injury.
From 'scuffle' (possibly from Scandinavian origin, related to pushing/shoving). The '-ing' creates the present participle form, indicating an ongoing action of minor physical conflict.
Scuffling is fascinating because it's that specific level of fighting that's between play and genuine violence—most mammals do this, especially young ones. It's how animals learn aggression control without real danger.
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