Rough-and-tumble

noun

  1. Rough activity; fights

  2. An environment of rough activity

  3. A person who characteristically engages in such activity

verb

  1. Engage in rough-and-tumble activity

adjective

  1. Active, vigorous and rough, with the possibility of harm

  2. Highly competitive

    She found fame and success in the rough-and-tumble garment district.

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