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单词 rough and tumble
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rough and tumble

also rough-and-tumble
1. uncountable noun
You can use rough and tumble to refer to a situation in which the people involved try hard to get what they want, and do not worry about upsetting or harming others, and you think this is acceptable and normal.
...the rough-and-tumble of political combat.
2. uncountable noun
Rough and tumble is physical playing that involves noisy and slightly violent behaviour.
He enjoys rough and tumble play.
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rough-and-tumble in British English

noun
1. 
a fight or scuffle without rules
adjective
2. 
characterized by roughness, disorderliness, and disregard for rules or conventions

rough-and-tumble in American English

(ˈrʌfənˈtʌmbəl)
adjective
1. 
violent and disorderly, with no concern for rules
a rough-and-tumble fight
noun
2. 
a fight or struggle of this kind

rough and tumble

a situation in which the people involved try hard to get what they want, and do notworry about upsetting or harming others
Whoever expected leaders in the rough and tumble of electoral politics to be niceor fair?

Synonyms of 'rough-and-tumble'

fight, struggle, scrap, brawl
disorderly, rough, scrambled, scrambling
More Synonyms of rough-and-tumble
1 (phrase) 
Definition
a playful fight
the rough and tumble of political combat
Synonyms
fight
He got a bloody nose in a fight.
struggle
The shopkeeper struggled with the intruder for some time before the intruder ran off.
scrap (informal)
He has never been one to avoid a scrap.
brawl
He had been in a street brawl.
scuffle
Violent scuffles broke out.
punch-up (British, informal)
He was involved in a punch-up with a former lover.
fracas
Several people were injured in the ensuing fracas.
affray (law)
He caused an affray at a pub.
dust-up (informal)
He had a dust-up with the referee.
shindig (informal)
donnybrook
scrimmage
roughhouse (slang)
shindy (informal)
melee or mêlée
biffo (Australian, slang)
2 (phrase) 
He enjoys rough and tumble play.
Synonyms
disorderly
disorderly conduct
rough
I was a bit rough with you this morning.
scrambled
scrambling
irregular
The minister was accused of irregular business practices.
rowdy
He has complained about rowdy neighbours.
boisterous
a boisterous but good-natured crowd
haphazard
The investigation does seem haphazard.
indisciplined
See rough

Additional synonyms

in the sense of affray
Definition
a noisy fight in a public place
He caused an affray at a pub.
Synonyms
fight,
mêlée,
contest,
set-to (informal),
encounter,
outbreak of violence,
scrap,
disturbance,
feud,
quarrel,
brawl,
skirmish,
scuffle,
free-for-all (informal),
fracas,
dogfight,
tumult,
shindig (informal),
scrimmage,
shindy (informal),
biffo (Australian, slang),
bagarre
in the sense of boisterous
Definition
noisy and lively
a boisterous but good-natured crowd
Synonyms
unruly,
wild,
disorderly,
loud,
noisy,
wayward,
rowdy,
wilful,
riotous,
unrestrained,
rollicking,
impetuous,
rumbustious,
uproarious,
obstreperous,
clamorous
in the sense of brawl
Definition
a loud disagreement or fight
He had been in a street brawl.
Synonyms
fight,
battle,
row (informal),
clash,
disorder,
scrap (informal),
fray,
squabble,
wrangle,
skirmish,
scuffle,
punch-up (British, informal),
free-for-all (informal),
fracas,
altercation,
rumpus,
broil,
tumult,
affray,
shindig (informal),
donnybrook,
ruckus (informal),
scrimmage,
shindy (informal),
biffo (Australian, slang),
bagarre,
melee or mêlée

Nearby words of
rough and tumble

  • roué
  • rough
  • rough and ready
  • rough and tumble
  • rough someone up
  • rough something out
  • roughhouse

Synonyms of 'rough and tumble'

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of dust-up
Definition
a fight or argument
He had a dust-up with the referee.
Synonyms
fight,
conflict,
argument,
set-to (informal),
encounter,
brush,
scrap (informal),
quarrel,
skirmish,
tussle,
punch-up (British, informal),
fracas,
shindig (informal),
biffo (Australian, slang),
boilover (Australian)
in the sense of fracas
Definition
a noisy quarrel or fight
Several people were injured in the ensuing fracas.
Synonyms
brawl,
fight,
trouble,
row,
riot,
disturbance,
quarrel,
uproar,
skirmish,
scuffle,
free-for-all (informal),
rumpus,
aggro (slang),
affray,
shindig (informal),
donnybrook,
scrimmage,
shindy (informal),
bagarre,
melee or mêlée,
biffo (Australian, slang)
in the sense of haphazard
Definition
not organized or planned
The investigation does seem haphazard.
Synonyms
unsystematic,
disorderly,
disorganized,
casual,
careless,
indiscriminate,
aimless,
slapdash,
slipshod,
hit or miss (informal),
unmethodical
in the sense of irregular
Definition
not conforming to accepted practice or routine
The minister was accused of irregular business practices.
Synonyms
inappropriate,
unconventional,
improper,
unethical,
odd,
unusual,
extraordinary,
disorderly,
exceptional,
peculiar,
unofficial,
abnormal,
queer,
rum (British, slang),
back-door,
unsuitable,
unorthodox,
out-of-order,
unprofessional,
anomalous
in the sense of punch-up
Definition
a fight or brawl
He was involved in a punch-up with a former lover.
Synonyms
fight,
row,
argument,
set-to (old-fashioned),
scrap (informal),
brawl,
free-for-all (informal),
dust-up (informal),
shindig (informal, old-fashioned),
battle royal,
stand-up fight (informal),
dingdong (old-fashioned),
shindy (old-fashioned),
bagarre,
biffo (Australian, slang)
in the sense of rough
Definition
harsh or sharp
I was a bit rough with you this morning.
Synonyms
harsh,
tough,
sharp,
severe,
nasty,
cruel,
rowdy,
curt,
unfeeling
in the sense of rowdy
Definition
rough, noisy, or disorderly
He has complained about rowdy neighbours.
Synonyms
disorderly,
rough,
loud,
noisy,
unruly,
boisterous,
loutish,
wild,
uproarious,
obstreperous
in the sense of scrap
Definition
a fight or quarrel
He has never been one to avoid a scrap.
Synonyms
fight,
battle,
row,
argument,
dispute,
set-to (informal),
disagreement,
quarrel,
brawl,
squabble,
wrangle,
scuffle,
tiff,
turf war (informal),
dust-up (informal),
shindig (informal),
scrimmage,
shindy (informal),
bagarre,
biffo (Australian, slang)
in the sense of scrimmage
Definition
a rough or disorderly struggle
Synonyms
fight,
struggle,
row,
set-to (informal),
riot,
scrap (informal),
disturbance,
fray,
brawl,
squabble,
skirmish,
scuffle,
free-for-all (informal),
affray,
dust-up (informal),
shindig (informal),
bovver (British, slang),
shindy (informal),
bagarre,
biffo (Australian, slang),
melee or mêlée
in the sense of scuffle
Definition
a short disorganized fight
Violent scuffles broke out.
Synonyms
fight,
set-to (informal),
scrap (informal),
disturbance,
fray,
brawl,
barney (informal),
ruck (slang),
skirmish,
tussle,
commotion,
rumpus,
affray,
shindig (informal),
ruction (informal),
ruckus (informal),
scrimmage,
shindy (informal),
bagarre,
biffo (Australian, slang)

Additional synonyms

in the sense of struggle
Definition
to fight with someone, often for possession of something
The shopkeeper struggled with the intruder for some time before the intruder ran off.
Synonyms
fight,
battle,
wrestle,
grapple,
compete,
contend,
scuffle,
lock horns
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