The difference between Horseplay and Roughhouse

When used as nouns, horseplay means rough or rowdy play that can often result in unintentional physical harm, whereas roughhouse means rowdy behaviour.

When used as verbs, horseplay means to engage in horseplay, whereas roughhouse means to behave rowdily.


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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. Roughhouse as a noun:

    rowdy behaviour

  1. Roughhouse as a verb:

    To behave rowdily.

  2. Roughhouse as a verb:

    To treat roughly.

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