Definitions

1. noun

a brief, often violent struggle or contest, typically between two or more people, especially in a humorous or playful context.

“They had a tussle over who got to control the TV remote.”

2. verb

to struggle or fight, especially in a humorous or playful way.

“The kids were tussling on the playground.”

3. verb

to argue or contend, especially in a forceful or heated manner.

“The two politicians tussled over the proposed tax reform.”