rough-and-tumble

[US]/[ˈrʌfəndˈtʌmbəl]/
[UK]/[ˈrʌfəndˈtʌmbəl]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a boisterous and energetic free-for-all; a lively and rough game or fight.
adj.lively and boisterous; full of rough play.
adv.in a rough and tumble manner.

Phrases & Collocations

rough-and-tumble play

rough-and-tumble life

rough-and-tumble world

rough-and-tumble affair

a rough-and-tumble start

rough-and-tumble crowd

rough-and-tumble fight

rough-and-tumble style

rough-and-tumble manner

rough-and-tumble times

Example Sentences

the kids had a rough-and-tumble time playing in the park.

it was a rough-and-tumble election campaign with lots of personal attacks.

he grew up in a rough-and-tumble neighborhood where you had to be tough.

the meeting was a rough-and-tumble discussion with no clear outcome.

their relationship started as a rough-and-tumble friendship before becoming romantic.

the boxing match was a rough-and-tumble affair with both fighters taking a beating.

he prefers a rough-and-tumble adventure to a relaxing vacation.

the business world can be a rough-and-tumble place where only the strong survive.

despite the rough-and-tumble start, the project eventually succeeded.

the puppy's rough-and-tumble play often involved wrestling with the older dog.

it was a rough-and-tumble journey across the desert, but they made it.

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