rough–and–tum·ble 
/ˌrʌfənˈtʌmbəl/ adjective
always used before a noun /ˌrʌfənˈtʌmbəl/ adjective [more rough–and–tumble; most rough–and–tumble] 1 : disorderly, loud, and rough
▪ a rough-and-tumble group of soccer fans ▪ a rough-and-tumble game 2 : very competitive and aggressive
▪ the rough-and-tumble world of politics ▪ a rough-and-tumble competitor
▪ a rough-and-tumble group of soccer fans ▪ a rough-and-tumble game
▪ the rough-and-tumble world of politics ▪ a rough-and-tumble competitor
— rough–and–tumble noun [noncount]
▪ the rough-and-tumble of our neighborhood soccer games ▪ She joined the rough-and-tumble of politics.
▪ the rough-and-tumble of our neighborhood soccer games ▪ She joined the rough-and-tumble of politics.
