fling vs rough-and-tumble

fling

noun
  • An act of throwing, often violently. 

  • A short romantic, oftentimes sexual, relationship. 

  • An attempt, a try (as in "give it a fling"). 

  • A lively Scottish country dance. 

  • An act or period of unrestrained indulgence. 

  • An act of moving the limbs or body with violent movements, especially in a dance. 

verb
  • To throw with violence or quick movement; to hurl. 

rough-and-tumble

noun
  • Rough activity; fighting or brawling; a fight. 

  • An environment of rough activity 

  • A person who characteristically engages in such activity 

verb
  • Engage in rough-and-tumble activity 

adj
  • active, vigorous and rough, with the possibility of harm 

  • highly competitive 

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