The difference between Duke it out and Fistfight

When used as verbs, duke it out means to fight, especially with the fists, whereas fistfight means to fight using bare fists.


Fistfight is also noun with the meaning: a fight using bare fists.

check bellow for the other definitions of Duke it out and Fistfight

  1. Duke it out as a verb (informal):

    To fight, especially with the fists.

    Examples:

    "A large crowd came to watch the boxers duke it out."

  2. Duke it out as a verb (informal):

    To argue heavily or at length.

    Examples:

    "The candidates duked it out on the proposal for hours."

  1. Fistfight as a noun:

    A fight using bare fists.

  1. Fistfight as a verb:

    To fight using bare fists.

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