Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
roughhouse
verb
/ˈrʌfˌhaʊs/
Definition
To engage in rough or noisy play, often involving physical contact.
Examples
- The siblings loved to roughhouse in the living room after school.
- They often roughhouse during family gatherings, making everyone laugh.
- The puppy was so excited that it started to roughhouse with its owner.
Meaning
Roughhouse refers to a type of energetic play that may include wrestling, tussling, or other boisterous activities, typically seen among children or in playful settings.
Synonyms
- Playfight
- Tussle
- Wrestle
- Rumble
- Play around
