rough-and-tumble (n.)

  1. disorderly fighting

    [ Syn: hassle , scuffle , tussle , dogfight ]

    rough-and-tumble (adj.)

  1. characterized by disorderly action and disregard for rules; a rough-and-tumble fight; rough-and-tumble politics; undisguised bare-knuckle capitalism

    [ Syn: bare-knuckle , bare-knuckled ]

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