roughhousing Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition noun. playful fighting or wrestling without serious intent. Example Sentence The boys were roughhousing when one of them got hurt. More Example Sentences Roughhousing can be fun but must be safe. Synonyms play fighting; horseplay; tussling Antonyms sitting quietly Hear It! Say It! Write It! roughhousing Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: