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Definition rough-and-tumble in British English

rough-and-tumble noun

[uncountable] noun
1

the rough way in which a particular activity is usually done, especially one in which there are no rules

Example

It's all part of the rough-and-tumble of a political campaign.

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2

rough behaviour when playing

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Definition rough-and-tumble in British English