Rough-and-tumble Definition

rŭfən-tŭmbəl
adjective
Characterized by roughness and disregard for order or rules.
Rough-and-tumble politics.
American Heritage
Violent and disorderly, with no concern for rules.
A rough-and-tumble fight.
Webster's New World

Active, vigorous and rough, with the possibility of harm.

Wiktionary

Highly competitive.

She found fame and success in the rough-and-tumble garment district.
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noun
A condition marked by rough disorderly struggle; infighting.
The rough-and-tumble of national politics.
American Heritage
A fight or struggle of this kind.
Webster's New World
An environment of rough activity.
Wiktionary
A person who characteristically engages in such activity.
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Alternative spelling of rough-and-tumble.

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verb
Engage in rough-and-tumble activity.
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Alternative spelling of rough-and-tumble.

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rough-and-tumble

Origin of Rough-and-tumble

Rough-and-tumble Sentence Examples

  • Classes and competitions also offer a controlled environment for your dog to practice, far removed from the rough and tumble environment of a real cattle herd.

  • Minor wounds are especially common in childhood because children engage in so much rough-and-tumble play.

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

  • In addition, physical rough-and-tumble play is common, particularly among boys.

  • More casual schools may even allow white denim, giving your rough and tumble boy the option of jeans.

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