Definition of rough-and-tumble Rough-and-tumble
rough•and•tum•ble
We found 7 definitions of rough-and-tumble from 2 different sources.
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What does rough-and-tumble mean?
WordNet
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| rough-and-tumble - characterized by disorderly action and disregard for rules; "a rough-and-tumble fight"; "rough-and-tumble politics"; "undisguised bare-knuckle capitalism" | ||
| bare-knuckle, bare-knuckled | ||
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Wiktionary 
- rough-and-tumble (Noun)
Rough activity; fights. - rough-and-tumble (Noun)
An environment of rough activity. - rough-and-tumble (Noun)
A person who characteristically engages in such activity. - rough-and-tumble (Verb)
Engage in rough-and-tumble activity. - rough-and-tumble (Adjective)
active, vigorous and rough, with the possibility of harm. - rough-and-tumble (Adjective)
Highly competitive.
