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rough-and-tumble

Dictionary definition · rough-and-tumble

noun

  1. disorderly fighting

adjective

  1. characterized by disorderly action and disregard for rules"a rough-and-tumble fight"

Similar words

bare-knucklebare-knuckleddogfighthasslescuffletussle

Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).