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rough and tumble

The correct spelling is rough and tumble.

How to pronounce rough and tumble

noun

Say it like: Row- an-d t-umb-le

The correct spelling is rough and tumble. Rough activity; fights For example: "She found fame and success in the rough-and-tumble garment district."

Usage Examples

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

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Rough activity; fights
  2. 2.An environment of rough activity
  3. 3.A person who characteristically engages in such activity

verb

  1. 1.Engage in rough-and-tumble activity

adjective

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

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