dogfight meaning and definition

DOGFIGHT noun

Definition of dogfight (noun)

1. a fiercely disputed contest
   • "their rancor dated from a political dogfight between them"; "a real dogfight for third place"; "a prolonged dogfight over their rival bids for the contract"
2. disorderly fighting
   • synonyms: hassle, rough-and-tumble, scuffle, tussle
3. an aerial engagement between fighter planes
4. a violent fight between dogs (sometimes organized illegally for entertainment and gambling)

DOGFIGHT verb

Definition of dogfight (verb)

1. arrange for an illegal dogfight
2. engage in an aerial battle with another fighter plane