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free-for-all

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun free-for-all has 1 sense
  1. brawl, free-for-all - a noisy fight in a crowd
    --1 is a kind of fight, fighting, combat, scrap

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Free-for-all

Definition:

A free-for-all refers to a chaotic or disorderly situation where there are no rules or restrictions; a situation that allows or encourages unrestrained behavior.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun
  • Adjective

Senses:

Noun:

1. A disorganized or uncontrolled fight or contest involving many participants.

2. A situation or event where everyone has equal opportunity to engage in an activity or obtain something.

Adjective:

1. Describing a situation or event that lacks rules, restrictions, or order.

Usages:

Noun:

1. The classroom became a free-for-all when the teacher left the room.

2. The political debate turned into a verbal free-for-all with each candidate interrupting and shouting over the others.

Adjective:

1. The party turned into a free-for-all as guests began dancing on tables and pouring drinks on each other.

2. When the doors opened, it was a free-for-all as shoppers rushed in to grab the best deals.

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