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tussle

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

1tus·sle

noun \ˈtə-səl\

Definition of TUSSLE

1
: a physical contest or struggle : scuffle
2
: an intense argument, controversy, or struggle

Examples of TUSSLE

  1. The suspect was arrested after a tussle with a security guard.
  2. a tussle for control of the company
  3. The President is in for another tussle with Congress.

First Known Use of TUSSLE

1629

Rhymes with TUSSLE

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