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rough and tumble

noun

Meaning

  • Rough activity; fights

  • An environment of rough activity

  • A person who characteristically engages in such activity

verb

Meaning

  • Engage in rough-and-tumble activity

adjective

Meaning

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

  • Highly competitive

    "She found fame and success in the rough-and-tumble garment district."