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Meaning of fighting words | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Aggressive remarks that foreseeably may lead to a potentially violent confrontation.
plural, plural-normally
Words or remarks that are often considered a form of mitigation for otherwise sanctionable behavior (such as fighting).
plural, plural-normally

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

Fightings fightress Fights fightwite figitid figitumumab