ALL meanings of rough-and-tumble
rough-and-tum·ble
R r - noun rough-and-tumble violent, disorderly struggle 1
- adjective rough-and-tumble rough, disorderly 1
- adjective rough-and-tumble characterized by violent, random, disorderly action and struggles: a rough-and-tumble fight; He led an adventuresome, rough-and-tumble life. 1
- adjective rough-and-tumble given to such action. 1
- noun rough-and-tumble rough and unrestrained competition, fighting, struggling, etc. 1