Definitions

rough-and-tumble

[ruhf-uhn-tuhm-buhl] / ˈrʌf ənˈtʌm bəl /

ADJECTIVE

rough; disorderly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disorderly rough rugged strenuous tempestuous turbulent

STRONG

buffeting dry grating husky knockabout rasping tough wild

WEAK

agitated blustering blustery boisterous cacophonous choppy coarse discordant furious gruff harsh hoarse inclement inharmonious jarring raging raucous squally stridulent tumultuous unmusical

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm easy facile gentle mild moderate

STRONG

controllable delicate

NOUN

rough, unrestrained fighting

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fighting infighting rumble struggle

Example Sentences

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Mommy Rough-and-tumble family drama from pint-sized auteur Xavier Dolan.

From The Guardian • Jul. 18, 2015