roughhouse
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rough·house
(rŭf′hous′)n.
Rowdy, uproarious behavior or play.
v. (also rŭf′houz′) rough·housed, rough·hous·ing, rough·hous·es
v.intr.
To engage in rowdy, uproarious behavior or play.
v.tr.
To handle or treat roughly, usually in fun.
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roughhouse
(ˈrʌfˌhaʊs)n
rough, disorderly, or noisy behaviour
vb
to treat (someone) in a boisterous or rough way
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rough•house
(n. ˈrʌfˌhaʊs; v. also -ˌhaʊz)n., pl. -hous•es (-ˌhaʊ zɪz) n.
1. rough, disorderly play, esp. indoors.
v.i. 2. to engage in rough, disorderly play.
v.t. 3. to handle roughly but playfully.
[1885–90]
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roughhouse
Past participle: roughhoused
Gerund: roughhousing
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Verb | 1. | roughhouse - engage in rough or disorderly play play - be at play; be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children; "The kids were playing outside all day"; "I used to play with trucks as a little girl" |
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