Tussle ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Tussle ( noun )

  1. A rough struggle or scuffle, especially one between people who are grappling with each other.
  2. A lively or boisterous play.

Origin:

From the old english word "tusl" meaning "struggle".

Examples:

  1. The two men had a tussle over the last piece of cake.
  2. The children were having a playful tussle on the playground.
  3. The security guard had to intervene in the tussle between the two drunk men.
  4. The two dogs had a tussle over the bone.
  5. The police had to break up the tussle between the two rival gang members.

(As a verb)

Tussle ( verb )

  1. A rough struggle or scuffle, especially one between people who are grappling with each other.
  2. A lively or boisterous play.

Origin:

From the old english word "tusl" meaning "struggle".

Examples:

  1. The two men had a tussle over the last piece of cake.
  2. The children were having a playful tussle on the playground.
  3. The security guard had to intervene in the tussle between the two drunk men.
  4. The two dogs had a tussle over the bone.
  5. The police had to break up the tussle between the two rival gang members.
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