Dogfight ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Dogfight ( noun )

1. A intense or competitive struggle or competition between two or more parties.
2. A heated argument or exchange between two or more people.
3. A fierce aerial battle between two or more military aircrafts.

Origin:

The word 'dogfight' has its origins in the early 20th century, coming from the phrase 'dogfight maneuver' which described a type of aerial combat between two fighter planes.

Examples:

1. The dogfight between the two political parties was intense and lasted for weeks.
2. The couple had a dogfight over who should clean the dishes.
3. During the war, the air force engaged in numerous dogfights with enemy planes.
4. The dogfight for the top spot in the rankings was intense and lasted all season.
5. The dogfight over the company's direction resulted in several executive departures.

(As a verb)

Dogfight ( verb )

1. A intense or competitive struggle or competition between two or more parties.
2. A heated argument or exchange between two or more people.
3. A fierce aerial battle between two or more military aircrafts.

Origin:

The word 'dogfight' has its origins in the early 20th century, coming from the phrase 'dogfight maneuver' which described a type of aerial combat between two fighter planes.

Examples:

1. The dogfight between the two political parties was intense and lasted for weeks.
2. The couple had a dogfight over who should clean the dishes.
3. During the war, the air force engaged in numerous dogfights with enemy planes.
4. The dogfight for the top spot in the rankings was intense and lasted all season.
5. The dogfight over the company's direction resulted in several executive departures.