tussle — a vigorous struggle or scuffle
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a vigorous struggle or scuffle
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtʌsəl/
Example Sentences
- The cat and dog had a playful tussle over the squeaky toy.
- After a brief tussle with the instructions, he finally assembled the furniture.
- The politician's tussle with reporters lasted for twenty minutes.
tussle
NOUN[/ˈtʌsəl/]
a vigorous struggle or scuffle
two middle school students grab each other's shirts and pull back and forth in a heated struggle. They twist and turn as each tries to gain control over the other. One student loses his balance and stumbles backward while still gripping his opponent's sleeve. The other student pulls harder, causing both to spin around in their physical contest. Other children gather around to watch the scuffle unfold on the concrete ground. Some students point and call for a teacher to intervene in the conflict. a vigorous struggle or scuffle between the two combatants
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English, originally meaning to pull or tug at someone's hair during a fight. The word is related to 'tousle' (to make messy), both describing vigorous physical contact or struggle.
Breakdown
tuss- (pull, tug) + -le (verb suffix indicating repeated action)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The cat and dog had a playful tussle over the squeaky toy.”
“After a brief tussle with the instructions, he finally assembled the furniture.”
“The politician's tussle with reporters lasted for twenty minutes.”
“My hair looks like I had a tussle with a tornado this morning.”
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