Meaning
scrum; scuffle
- A scrum in rugby.
- A confused fight, scuffle, or disorderly crowd of people.
In a sentence
L'arbitro ha ordinato una nuova mischia dopo un fallo a centrocampo.
The referee ordered a new scrum after a foul in the midfield.
Ha perso il portafoglio nella mischia davanti all'ingresso dello stadio.
He lost his wallet in the scuffle in front of the stadium entrance.
Perché non ti butti nella mischia e fai valere le tue idee?
Why don't you jump into the fray and stand up for your ideas?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| mischia | feminine · singular |
| mischie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Plural is 'mischie'.
- Metaphorically used to describe chaotic situations where people jostle each other.