rough-and-tumble Sentence Examples
- The team's rough-and-tumble style of play resulted in several injuries.
- The children's playground was a rough-and-tumble place, filled with laughter and bruises.
- The political debate descended into a rough-and-tumble exchange of insults.
- The rough-and-tumble waves tossed the boat violently.
- The neighborhood had a rough-and-tumble reputation, known for its street fights and petty crimes.
- The rough-and-tumble job required lifting heavy objects and working in hazardous conditions.
- The rough-and-tumble atmosphere of the bar made for an uncomfortable evening.
- The relationship between the siblings was often rough-and-tumble, with arguments and pranks flying back and forth.
- The rough-and-tumble nature of the competition left several participants bruised and battered.
- The politician's rough-and-tumble tactics helped him win the election, despite his lack of experience.
rough-and-tumble Meaning
rough-and-tumble (n)
disorderly fighting
rough-and-tumble (s)
characterized by disorderly action and disregard for rules
Synonyms & Antonyms of rough-and-tumble
Synonyms:
- defective
- unrefined
- amateur
- rudimentary
- jury-rigged
- jerry-rigged
- jerry-built
- rough-hewn
- artless
- imperfect
- flawed
- unfinished
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- unskilled
- imprecise
- inartistic
- amateurish
- unprofessional
- inexact
- undressed
- faulty
- inexpert
- unpolished
- unshaped
- unworked
- unskillful
Antonyms:
FAQs About the word rough-and-tumble
disorderly fighting, characterized by disorderly action and disregard for rules
primitive, rude, rough-and-ready, crude, clumsy,rough, defective, unrefined, amateur, rudimentary
flawless, sophisticated, meticulous, perfect, artistic, refined, expert, artistic, neat, refined
The team's rough-and-tumble style of play resulted in several injuries.
The children's playground was a rough-and-tumble place, filled with laughter and bruises.
The political debate descended into a rough-and-tumble exchange of insults.
The rough-and-tumble waves tossed the boat violently.
