Tussle Meaning in English

word

US

ˈtəsəɫ

TUH-suhl

UK

tˈʌsəl

TUSS-uhl

Definition

A tussle is a short fight, struggle, or argument, usually involving physical contact but sometimes just a heated disagreement.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly informal; 'tussle' is used for both physical and non-physical struggles. Common with 'have a tussle', 'tussle over', or 'get into a tussle'. Less serious than 'fight' or 'battle'.

• Spanish: lucha - forcejeo
• Portuguese (BR): luta - disputa - briga
• Portuguese (PT): luta - disputa - briga
• Chinese (Simplified): 争斗 - 扭打
• Chinese (Traditional): 爭鬥 - 扭打
• Hindi: झड़प - संघर्ष
• Arabic: شجار - صراع
• Bengali: ঝগড়া - ধস্তাধস্তি
• Russian: схватка - потасовка
• Japanese: 揉み合い - 争い
• Vietnamese: vật lộn - tranh cãi (nhẹ nhàng)
• Korean: 실랑이 - 몸싸움
• Turkish: boğuşma - uğraş
• Urdu: جھگڑا - ہاتھا پائی
• Indonesian: perkelahian singkat - adu argumen

Example Sentences

The boys had a tussle in the playground.

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There was a small tussle for the last piece of cake.

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He got into a tussle with his brother over the TV remote.

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There was quite a tussle over who would get the front seat.

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It turned into a bit of a tussle, but nobody got hurt.

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After a quick tussle, the problem was settled and everyone laughed.

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