fighting

[ fahy-ting ]

adjective

1. fit to fight:

   a boxer who's no longer in fighting shape.

2. tending or meant to stir up a fight or hostility:

   fighting words.

Other Words From

• un·fighting adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of fighting¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English; fight + -ing ²

Example Sentences

"But we're fighting a war against a vicious enemy and we must have the right to use everything we need within the realm of international law to defend ourselves," he said.

From BBC

It also gives ideas for engineering new immune-cell-based therapies in the laboratory for fighting diseases such as a cancer.

From BBC

Verified videos from the Kursk region show fierce fighting is taking place - and that Russia is suffering considerable losses in terms of manpower and equipment.

From BBC

The recent defence of Pokrovsk follows the Ukrainian withdrawal from Avdiivka, just north of Donetsk, back in February after months of fighting.

From BBC

The Israeli military said 48 soldiers have been killed in the fighting with Hezbollah.

From Los Angeles Times