Roughhouse (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural rough·hous·es [ruhf-hou-ziz]. /ˈrʌfˌhaʊ zɪz/.
  1. rough, disorderly playing, especially indoors.
verb (used without object), rough·housed [ruhf-houst, -houzd], /ˈrʌfˌhaʊst, -ˌhaʊzd/, rough·hous·ing [ruhf-hou-sing, -zing]. /ˈrʌfˌhaʊ sɪŋ, -zɪŋ/.
  1. to engage in rough, disorderly play.
verb (used with object), rough·housed [ruhf-houst, -houzd], /ˈrʌfˌhaʊst, -ˌhaʊzd/, rough·hous·ing [ruhf-hou-sing, -zing]. /ˈrʌfˌhaʊ sɪŋ, -zɪŋ/.
  1. to handle roughly but with playful intent: to roughhouse the cat.
noun
  1. rough, disorderly, or noisy behaviour
verb
  1. to treat (someone) in a boisterous or rough way
Roughhouse (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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