tussle
noun
Pronunciation: ˈtʌsəl
Definition
A short, informal struggle or scuffle, often involving physical contact but usually lacking serious intent to harm.
Examples
The children got into a brief tussle over who would get to hold the remote control.
Security had to intervene when a minor tussle broke out between two fans near the stage.
After a long tussle with the tangled fishing line, he finally managed to free his hook.
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