rough-and-tumble
Speech parts
1. rough-and-tumble - Noun
2. rough-and-tumble - Adjective
3. rough-and-tumble - Verb
4. rough-and-tumble - Adjective Satellite
Meaning
characterized by disorderly action and disregard for rules
disorderly fighting
Source: WordNetAlternative names
rough and tumble
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a rough-and-tumble fight
rough-and-tumble politics
undisguised bare-knuckle capitalism
Amid the rough-and-tumble exchanges, Trump was constantly the aggressor, and he repeatedly compelled Biden to distance himself from such policies as defunding police, single-payer health care, and the “Green New Deal.”
Before Billy leaves, Sam claims he provoked his son to prove he has the rough-and-tumble spirit that Lenny lacks.
Edwards-Helaire is small (5-foot-7, 207 pounds), but mighty, and rarely went down on first contact while playing in the rough-and-tumble SEC.