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Definition of rough and tumble noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

rough and tumble

noun
 
/ˌrʌf ən ˈtʌmbl/
 
/ˌrʌf ən ˈtʌmbl/
[uncountable, singular]
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  1. rough and tumble (of something) a situation in which people compete with each other and are aggressive in order to get what they want
    • the rough and tumble of politics
  2. noisy and slightly violent behaviour when children or animals are playing together
    • The kittens were engaged in a little rough and tumble.
    3. Word Originearly 19th cent.: originally boxing slang.
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