rough-and-tumble English

Meaning rough-and-tumble meaning

What does rough-and-tumble mean?

rough-and-tumble

— adjective (= bare-knuckle, bare-knuckled) characterized by disorderly action and disregard for rules a rough-and-tumble fight rough-and-tumble politics undisguised bare-knuckle capitalism

— noun (= hassle) disorderly fighting

Synonyms rough-and-tumble synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as rough-and-tumble?

rough-and-tumble English » English

scuffle

tussle

hassle

strife

fight

dogfight

bare-knuckled

bare-knuckle

unscrupulous

unprincipled

unconscionable

turmoil

struggle

ruthless

run-in

riot

quarrel

melee

joust

hurly-burly

heartless

fuss

free-for-all

fray

encounter

duel

donnybrook

disorderly

contest

confused

conflict

combat

clash

bushwhacking

bullying disposition

brush

bloodless

biffo

below the belt

battle

barefaced

argument