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- Dictionarytus·sle/ˈtəs(ə)l/
noun
- 1. a vigorous struggle or scuffle, typically in order to obtain or achieve something: "there was a tussle for the ball" Similar
verb
- 1. engage in a vigorous struggle or scuffle: "the kids tussled with each other"
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The meaning of TUSSLE is a physical contest or struggle : scuffle. How to use tussle in a sentence.
TUSSLE definition: 1. to have difficult disagreements or strong arguments: 2. to fight with another person using your…. Learn more.
Tussle definition: to struggle or fight roughly or vigorously; wrestle; scuffle.. See examples of TUSSLE used in a sentence.
A tussle is a rowdy fight. If the rambunctious kids you're babysitting get into a tussle, you may have to separate them for a while and calm them down.
tussle (for/over something) a short struggle, fight or argument especially in order to get something. He was injured during a tussle for the ball. There was a legal tussle over the closure of the hospital. She had a brief tussle with her conscience before telling the whole story.
1. to struggle or fight roughly or vigorously; scuffle. n. 2. a rough physical contest or struggle; scuffle. 3. any vigorous or determined struggle, conflict, etc. [1425–75; late Middle English (north and Scots) tusillen, variant of touselen to tousle]
If one person tussles with another, or if they tussle, they get hold of each other and struggle or fight. They ended up ripping down perimeter fencing and tussling with the security staff. American English : tussle / ˈtʌsəl /
Tussle definition, to struggle or fight roughly or vigorously; wrestle; scuffle. See more.
tussle meaning, definition, what is tussle: a fight using a lot of energy, in which ...: Learn more.
tussle meaning: a fight or argument, especially between two people who want the same thing. Learn more.
