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:
- unrefined
- artless
- jerry-rigged
- imperfect
- amateur
- jury-rigged
- jerry-built
- rudimentary
- rough-hewn
- unfinished
- defective
- flawed
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- inexact
- imprecise
- inartistic
- inexpert
- unskilled
- unpolished
- unskillful
- faulty
- unprofessional
- unshaped
- amateurish
- unworked
- undressed
Antonyms:
FAQs About the word rough-and-tumble
disorderly fighting, characterized by disorderly action and disregard for rules
clumsy, rough-and-ready, rude,rough, crude, primitive, unrefined, artless, jerry-rigged, imperfect
refined, sophisticated, finished, polished, adept, perfect, neat, expert, skillful, flawless
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.
