Tussling: meaning, definitions and examples

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tussling

 

[ หˆtษ™s(ษ™)l ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

brawl, fight, fray, scramble

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น luta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅ‡เคฒเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Raufen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bergulat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะพั€ะพั‚ัŒะฑะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szamotanina

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ–ใฃ็ต„ใฟๅˆใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bagarre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lucha

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mรผcadele

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ธ์›€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุชุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pฤ›stnรญ souboj

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bitka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰ญๆ‰“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ taktiziranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ barรกtta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏั€ะตั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒซแƒแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™piklษ™mษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,852, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.