1
[ adjective ] characterized by disorderly action and disregard for rules

Examples

"a rough-and-tumble fight" "rough-and-tumble politics"

Related terms

disorderly

2
[ adjective ] characterized by disorderly action and disregard for rules

Synonyms

bare-knuckled bare-knuckle

Examples

"a rough-and-tumble fight" "rough-and-tumble politics" "undisguised bare-knuckle capitalism"

Related terms

disorderly

3
[ noun ] disorderly fighting

Synonyms

scuffle dogfingt tussle hassle

Related terms

fight tussle

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Similar Spelling

rough-and-ready

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