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What Does Tussle Mean?

Verb

  • To struggle or fight with someone in a playful way.
  • To have a hard time trying to get something.

Noun

  • A rough or energetic struggle.
  • A playful fight or struggle.

Tussle — Full Explanation

A tussle is when two people are playfully pushing or pulling each other, like when you and a friend are having fun and trying to grab a toy.

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Tussle Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
तस्सल

tassal

खेल

khel

झगड़ा

jhagda

kannada
ತಪ್ಪಾಟ (tappāṭa)

tappāṭa

ಹೋರಾಟ (hōrāṭa)

hōrāṭa

ಕೋಲಾಹಲ (kōlāhala)

kōlāhala

bengali
তর্ক (torko)

torko

কসরত (kasorat)

kasorat

ঝগড়া (jhogra)

jhogra

spanish
forcejeo

for-seh-ho

lucha

loo-chah

pelea

peh-lah

Frequently Asked Questions About Tussle

What does 'tussle' mean?
A tussle means a struggle or a fight, usually not very serious. It's like when two friends playfully push each other.
How do you pronounce 'tussle'?
You pronounce 'tussle' like this: 'tuh-suhl'.
What is the origin of the word 'tussle'?
The word 'tussle' comes from the 16th century and is thought to be related to the word 'tuss', which means to pull or tug.
What is the meaning of 'tussle' in Spanish?
The word 'tussle' in Spanish is 'lucha' (lucha).