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rough and tumble

/ˌrʌf ən ˈtʌmbəl/
noun
  1. A situation that is disorderly, competitive, or full of conflict.
    • The rough-and-tumble of politics can be exhausting.
    • He enjoyed the rough-and-tumble of the playground games.
    • Starting a new business involves a lot of rough-and-tumble.
Synonyms
chaosscrambleturmoil
adjective
  1. Characterized by disorder, physical activity, or competition.
    • The team had a rough-and-tumble style of basketball.
    • The kids engaged in rough-and-tumble play in the backyard.
    • She thrived in the rough-and-tumble world of journalism.
Antonyms
orderlypeaceful