Roughhousing: meaning, definitions and examples

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roughhousing

 

[ หˆrษ™fหŒhauฬ‡zษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

playful fighting

Roughhousing refers to engaging in playful and energetic physical activity that often involves wrestling, chasing, and other forms of horseplay. It is typically done in a light-hearted manner and often occurs among children, although adults can also participate, usually in a jovial setting.

Synonyms

horseplay, play-fighting, wrestling

Examples of usage

  • The kids were roughhousing in the backyard.
  • They often spent weekends roughhousing on the living room floor.
  • Roughhousing is a way for them to bond and have fun together.

Translations

Translations of the word "roughhousing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น brincadeira bruta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเค‚เคธเฅ€-เค เคฟเค เฅ‹เคฒเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rauferei

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perkelahian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ัƒะฑะฐ ะณั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wandalizm

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไนฑ้—˜

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bagarre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pelea

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaba oyun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑฐ์น ๊ฒŒ ๋†€๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุฌุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hrubรฉ hranรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hrubรฉ hranie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฒ—ๆšด็Žฉ่€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ grobo igranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hrjรบfa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฑะฟั‚ะฐัั‚ั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒ”แƒ“แƒ›แƒ”แƒขแƒแƒ“ แƒ—แƒแƒ›แƒแƒจแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qabaqcadan oynamaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pelea

Etymology

The term 'roughhousing' originated from the combination of 'rough' which implies a form of physicality that is not gentle, and 'housing', derived from the practice of playing inside a house or similar structure. The word has been in use since at least the late 19th century in American English, referring to a type of boisterous play common among children. It conveys an image of children engaging in physical play that might seem aggressive but is actually friendly and playful. The context of roughhousing emphasizes the importance of physical interaction in childhood development, allowing children to learn boundaries, develop social skills, and express themselves in a safe environment. This playful behavior is prevalent in many cultures, reflecting an inherent need for humans to engage in physical activity as part of social bonding.