disorderly fighting
Used in a Sentence
rough-and-tumble
How to use rough-and-tumble in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for rough-and-tumble.
Editorial note
There's a long tradition of using that word to describe rough-and-tumble discourse, and it seemed fitting.
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Quick take
disorderly fighting
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of rough-and-tumble gathered in one view.
characterized by disorderly action and disregard for rules; "a rough-and-tumble fight"; "rough-and-tumble politics"; "undisguised bare-knuckle capitalism"
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for rough-and-tumble.
noun
disorderly fighting
adjective
characterized by disorderly action and disregard for rules; "a rough-and-tumble fight"; "rough-and-tumble politics"; "undisguised bare-knuckle capitalism"
See also: bare-knuckle, bare-knuckled
Example sentences
There's a long tradition of using that word to describe rough-and-tumble discourse, and it seemed fitting.
My take is that even if they didn't expect to kick things up during landing, she's gotta be tough enough to withstand the winds as well as a bit of rough-and-tumble while roving around.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use rough-and-tumble in a sentence?
There's a long tradition of using that word to describe rough-and-tumble discourse, and it seemed fitting.
What does rough-and-tumble mean?
disorderly fighting
What part of speech is rough-and-tumble?
rough-and-tumble is commonly used as noun, adjective.