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1. (adj.) rough-and-tumble
characterized by violent, random, disorderly action and struggles.
2. rough-and-tumble
given to such action.
3. (n.) rough-and-tumble
rough and unrestrained competition, fighting, struggling, etc.
Etymology: (1785–95)
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1. (adj) hassle, scuffle, tussle, dogfight, rough-and-tumble
disorderly fighting
2. (adj) rough-and-tumble, 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"
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