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tussle
[ tuhs-uhl ]
verb (used without object)
- to struggle or fight roughly or vigorously; wrestle; scuffle.
noun
- a rough physical contest or struggle; scuffle.
- any vigorous or determined struggle, conflict, etc.:
I had quite a tussle with that chemistry exam.
tussle
/ ˈtʌsəl /
verb
- intr to fight or wrestle in a vigorous way; struggle
noun
- a vigorous fight; scuffle; struggle
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of tussle1
Example Sentences
“And it’s a chronic longstanding tussle that we have with clients because they’re trying to relieve themselves of as much responsibility as possible.”
He got more lighthearted as the band settled in, tussling with Louis Tomlinson in onstage water fights and deadpanning in a banana costume on a European tour.
Indeed, Americans have been tussling over the time warp for well over a century now.
It sounds like the Dodgers are equating the fourth game of the World Series to a spring training tussle, but guess what?
If D'Onofrio has his way, the tussle could escalate even further.
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