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rough·-and-tumble (-tum′bəl)

adjective

violent and disorderly, with no concern for rules a rough-and-tumble fight

noun

a fight or struggle of this kind

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rough-and-tumble Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • play: They were brought up as girls, but were much more inclined to rough-and-tumble play as they grew up.
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