Usually means: Boisterous, physical play or fighting.
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We found 4 dictionaries that define the word rough-and-tumbles:

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  1. rough-and-tumbles: Merriam-Webster
  2. rough-and-tumbles, rough-and-tumbles: Collins English Dictionary
  3. rough-and-tumbles: Wiktionary
  4. rough-and-tumbles: Dictionary.com

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Definitions from Wiktionary (rough-and-tumble)

adjective:  Active, vigorous and rough, with the possibility of harm.
adjective:  Highly competitive.
noun:  Rough activity; fighting or brawling; a fight.
noun:  An environment of rough activity.
noun:  A person who characteristically engages in such activity.
verb:  To engage in rough-and-tumble activity.
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