Definitions

1. verb

to engage in rough or violent play, especially between children or in informal sports.

“The kids were roughhousing in the backyard.”

2. noun

a place where people engage in rough or violent play, especially between children or in informal sports.

“The roughhouse in the backyard is off-limits to adults.”

3. noun

a boisterous or rowdy gathering, especially of men.

“The roughhouse at the bachelor party got out of hand.”

4. noun

a person who engages in rough or violent play, especially between children or in informal sports.

“The roughhouse in the game was tackled by the defense.”