adj. of or relating to fighting with your fists or boxers
The boy adopted a pugilistic stance when his friend refused to fight him.
The boy adopted a pugilistic stance when his friend refused to fight him.
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boxing; fighting; fist fighting
peacemaking
4 syllables
pu-gi-lis-tic
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