The difference between Horseplay and Play fight

When used as nouns, horseplay means rough or rowdy play that can often result in unintentional physical harm, whereas play fight means an unrefereed contest in which participants try to dominate each other without inflicting injury.

When used as verbs, horseplay means to engage in horseplay, whereas play fight means to engage in such a contest.


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  1. Horseplay as a noun:

    Rough or rowdy play that can often result in unintentional physical harm.

  1. Horseplay as a verb:

    To engage in horseplay.

  1. Play fight as a noun:

    An unrefereed contest in which participants try to dominate each other without inflicting injury.

  1. Play fight as a verb:

    To engage in such a contest; to horseplay.

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