scufflev. i.[Freq. of scuff, v.i.; cf. Sw. skuffa to push, shove, skuff a push, Dan. skuffe a drawer, a shovel, and E. shuffle, shove. See Shove, and cf. Shuffle.]1. To strive or struggle with a close grapple; to wrestle in a rough fashion.()2. Hence, to strive or contend tumultuously; to struggle confusedly or at haphazard.()A gallant man had rather fight to great disadvantage in the field, in an orderly way, than scuffle with an undisciplined rabble. (Eikon Basilike.)n.1. A rough, haphazard struggle, or trial of strength; a disorderly wrestling at close quarters.()2. Hence, a confused contest; a tumultuous struggle for superiority; a fight.()The dog leaps upon the serpent, and tears it to pieces; but in the scuffle the cradle happened to be overturned. (L'Estrange.)3. A child's pinafore or bib.()4. A garden hoe.(Halliwell.)