FIGHTING

[noun] [U], [adjective] [not gradable]Fierce fighting has continued all day on the outskirts of the town. Fighting ships are ships built for war.A fighting chance is a small but real possibility that something can be done.If we can raise enough money, there's a fighting chance (that) we can save the newspaper.You look fighting fit (= very healthy) after your holiday.If you have fighting spirit, you are willing to compete/fight or to do things which are difficult.Don't take no for an answer - where's your fighting spirit?If you use fighting talk/words, you show by your speech that you are willing to fight if necessary.In a further display of fighting talk, the Government said today, "There will be no compromise on this issue."