Tussle
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtʌsəl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tussle is a noun meaning A physical fight or struggle.
Meaning
A physical fight or struggle.
More Meanings
- A conflict, an argument, a disagreement.
- To have a tussle.
Example Sentences
The two sets of fans were tussling before the game.
..., two young men—field hands—got into a tussle with a white man.
Olsson and Herd tussled off the ball at a free-kick before Olsson fell to the ground. Assistant referee Darren Cann signalled for a penalty and Dowd sent Herd off to the amazement of the Villa faithful.
And the visiting side appeared to settle quickly as Wayne Routledge, who had a tough tussle with Stevenage left-back Scott Laird, delivered an early cross that Barton drilled goalwards, forcing a decent save from Chris Day.
Word Forms
- tussles
- tussling
- tussled
Synonyms for tussle
Depending on context, synonyms include scuffle, hassle, muss, rough-and-tumble.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include scuffle, rough-and-tumble, muss, hassle, fight, brawl.
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