tussle

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun disorderly fighting
  2. verb fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters
  3. verb make messy or untidy

Etymology

Related to tousle.

In classic literature

Synonyms

hassle, scuffle, dogfight, rough-and-tumble

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