Phallic reference used to describe an ironic occurrence or situation in which a large crowd of frat boys, or other amorous male zeroes, inadvertently chases away all appealing females from a bar or social venue. The witless participants in a swordfight are known as swordsmen or swashbucklers. Example: Upon entering an establishment, Good Lord! A swordfight. Next place. OR Swashbucklers! Arrrgh...man the lifeboats!
SWORDFIGHT
Meaning of SWORDFIGHT in English
Slang English vocab. Английский сленговый словарь. 2012