Scrimmage ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Scrimmage ( noun )

  1. A game or practice in American football, where players practice plays and strategies against each other without the use of rules or officials.
  2. A practice or informal game in other sports, such as soccer or basketball, where teams play against each other without the use of rules or officials.
  3. A confused or disorganized situation or struggle, especially one in which people are competing for something.

Origin:

From the verb scrimmage, which comes from the early 20th century american football term for a practice game without rules, from the word scrimmage, which means a confused fight or struggle.

Examples:

  1. The football team held a scrimmage on Saturday to work on their passing plays.
  2. The basketball team had a scrimmage before their big game to warm up.
  3. The job interview turned into a scrimmage as all the applicants fought to stand out.
  4. The store was in a scrimmage as customers fought over the last items on sale.
  5. The meeting became a scrimmage as different departments fought for funding.

(As a verb)

Scrimmage ( verb )

  1. A game or practice in American football, where players practice plays and strategies against each other without the use of rules or officials.
  2. A practice or informal game in other sports, such as soccer or basketball, where teams play against each other without the use of rules or officials.
  3. A confused or disorganized situation or struggle, especially one in which people are competing for something.

Origin:

From the verb scrimmage, which comes from the early 20th century american football term for a practice game without rules, from the word scrimmage, which means a confused fight or struggle.

Examples:

  1. The football team held a scrimmage on Saturday to work on their passing plays.
  2. The basketball team had a scrimmage before their big game to warm up.
  3. The job interview turned into a scrimmage as all the applicants fought to stand out.
  4. The store was in a scrimmage as customers fought over the last items on sale.
  5. The meeting became a scrimmage as different departments fought for funding.
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