Definition of Rough-and-tumble

1. Adjective. Characterized by disorderly action and disregard for rules. "Undisguised bare-knuckle capitalism"

Exact synonyms: Bare-knuckle, Bare-knuckled
Similar to: Disorderly

2. Noun. Disorderly fighting.
Exact synonyms: Dogfight, Hassle, Scuffle, Tussle
Generic synonyms: Combat, Fight, Fighting, Scrap
Derivative terms: Scuffle, Tussle

Definition of Rough-and-tumble

1. Adjective. active, vigorous and rough, with the possibility of harm ¹

2. Adjective. highly competitive ¹

3. Noun. Rough activity; fights ¹

4. Noun. An environment of rough activity ¹

5. Noun. A person who characteristically engages in such activity ¹

6. Verb. Engage in rough-and-tumble activity ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Rough-and-tumble

roucous
roue
rouen
rouens
roues
rouet
rouets
rouge
rouge et noir
rouge plant
rougeberry
rouged
rouges
rough
rough-and-ready
rough-and-tumble (current term)
rough-and-tumbled
rough-and-tumbles
rough-and-tumbling
rough-cut
rough-dry
rough-footed
rough-grained
rough-hew
rough-hewn
rough-house
rough-leaved
rough-leaved aster
rough-legged
rough-legged buzzard

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