To engage in a short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters. The two players scuffled on the field after the controversial call.
To move in a hurried, confused, or awkward manner, often with a shuffling sound. The children scuffled down the hallway, eager to get to recess.
To struggle to make a living or manage despite difficulty; to get by with effort. After the factory closed, many families in the town scuffled to keep food on the table.