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roughhouse
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rough·house  (rfhous)
n.
Rowdy, uproarious behavior or play.
v. also (rfhouz) 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.

roughhouse [ˈrʌfˌhaʊs] Slang
n
rough, disorderly, or noisy behaviour
vb
to treat (someone) in a boisterous or rough way
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.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"
Translations
roughhouse [ˈrʌfhaʊs] N (roughhouses (pl)) [ˈrʌfhaʊzɪz]trifulca f, riña f general, reyerta f


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