Meaning of rough-and-tumble | Babel Free
Definitions
- Active, vigorous and rough, with the possibility of harm.
- Highly competitive.
Examples
“An assistant about the theatre grappled him, and they were soon upon the floor engaged in a regular rough-and-tumble fight.”
“[To Sonny] When you look in a mirror, you see this rough-and-tumble old-school cowboy. Doesn't take orders, goes his own way, huh? A lone wolf. Well, I have news for you: Formula One is a team sport. It always was.”
“She found fame and success in the rough-and-tumble garment district.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.