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- [tuhs-uh l]
- /ˈtʌs əl/
- /ˈtʌs.l̩/
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- [tuhs-uh l]
- /ˈtʌs əl/
Definitions of tussling word
- verb without object tussling to struggle or fight roughly or vigorously; wrestle; scuffle. 1
- noun tussling a rough physical contest or struggle; scuffle. 1
- noun tussling any vigorous or determined struggle, conflict, etc.: I had quite a tussle with that chemistry exam. 1
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Origin of tussling
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English (north and Scots) tusillen, derivative (see -le) of tusen to touse
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Parts of speech for Tussling
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
tussling popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
tussling usage trend in Literature
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