Streetfighter

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /striːt.faɪ.tər/

Definitions of streetfighter

noun a person who engages in physical combat in the streets, often for sport or as a form of self-defense

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a streetfighter in the video game.

A2 He dressed like a streetfighter with ripped jeans and a leather jacket.

B1 The streetfighter emerged victorious in the underground fighting ring.

B2 She trained for years to become a skilled streetfighter.

C1 The streetfighter's agility and quick reflexes made him a formidable opponent.

C2 The streetfighter's reputation as a fierce warrior spread throughout the city.

Examples of streetfighter in a Sentence

formal The streetfighter demonstrated exceptional hand-to-hand combat skills during the training session.

informal I heard that guy is a real streetfighter, you don't want to mess with him.

slang That streetfighter is a total badass, he can take on anyone in a fight.

figurative She's a streetfighter when it comes to negotiating deals in the business world.

Grammatical Forms of streetfighter

past tense

streetfought

plural

streetfighters

comparative

more streetfighting

superlative

most streetfighting

present tense

streetfights

future tense

will streetfight

perfect tense

have streetfought

continuous tense

is streetfighting

singular

streetfighter

positive degree

streetfighter

infinitive

to streetfight

gerund

streetfighting

participle

streetfighting

Origin and Evolution of streetfighter

First Known Use: 1800 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'streetfighter' originated in England to describe individuals who engaged in physical altercations in public spaces, such as streets or alleys.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'streetfighter' has evolved to not only describe individuals who engage in physical fights in public spaces, but also to refer to a genre of video games featuring hand-to-hand combat in urban settings.