Tussling: meaning, definitions and examples
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tussling
[ หtษs(ษ)l ]
physical struggle
Tussling refers to a rough or vigorous struggle or scuffle between individuals. It typically involves physicality and may be playful or serious in nature.
Synonyms
grappling, scuffling, struggling, wrestling.
Examples of usage
- The children were tussling over the last piece of cake.
- During the game, the players began tussling for control of the ball.
- The dogs were tussling happily in the backyard.
struggle or scuffle
A tussle can also refer to a brief fight or struggle, often characterized by a lack of formality and usually meant for fun or sport. It can be used to describe competitions or conflicts that are not overly serious.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The tussle between the two friends ended in laughter.
- They had a playful tussle during the picnic.
- His tussle with the opponent showcased their competitive spirits.
Translations
Translations of the word "tussling" in other languages:
๐ต๐น luta
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฒเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Raufen
๐ฎ๐ฉ bergulat
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะพัะพััะฑะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ szamotanina
๐ฏ๐ต ๅใฃ็ตใฟๅใ
๐ซ๐ท bagarre
๐ช๐ธ lucha
๐น๐ท mรผcadele
๐ฐ๐ท ์ธ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุชุงู
๐จ๐ฟ pฤstnรญ souboj
๐ธ๐ฐ bitka
๐จ๐ณ ๆญๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ taktiziranje
๐ฎ๐ธ barรกtta
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบาฏัะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แซแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tษpiklษmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ lucha
Etymology
The word 'tussle' originated in the mid-17th century, derived from the Middle English term 'tusselan', which means 'to wrestle' or 'to tussle'. The term has roots in both Scots and English dialects, where it is often used to describe rough play or a scuffle. Initially, 'tussle' was primarily associated with physical encounters, particularly in a playful context, but over time it broadened to encompass various types of struggles that can be less serious or competitive in nature. It reflects an evolution in language where the meaning not only captures physicality but also symbolizes disputes in more abstract forms.