What does MELEE mean?

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definitions:

  1. A confused fight or skirmish involving many people.
  2. A confused mass of people.

Pronunciations:

  • US: /meɪˈleɪ/
  • UK: /meɪˈleɪ/

Origin and Usage: The word "melee" comes from French "mêlée", which means "mixed" or "mixed up". It was first used in the English language in the 1640s to describe a confused fight or skirmish. Today, it is commonly used to describe any chaotic or disorganized situation involving a large group of people.

Synonyms:

  • Scuffle
  • Brawl
  • Riot
  • Tussle
  • Fracas

Related Words:

  • Chaos
  • Clash
  • Scram
  • Stray
  • Whirl

Example Sentences:

  1. During the protest, a melee broke out between the police and the demonstrators.
  2. The concert was so crowded that it turned into a melee.



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