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Roughhouse

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

n. Rowdy, uproarious behavior or play.

verb-intransitive. To engage in rowdy, uproarious behavior or play.

v. To handle or treat roughly, usually in fun.

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n. rowdy behaviour

v. To behave rowdily

v. To treat roughly

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v. engage in rough or disorderly play

Word Usage

"They see it every day on the playground::: The girls are kind, considerate and thoughtful while the boys are engaging in roughhouse and intentionally hurting each other."

Verb Form

roughhoused roughhouses roughhousing

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play

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