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Describing a person as ‘rough’

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hannall · 05/11/2024 22:19

I think this is incredibly offensive, yet I hear people do this all the time! Oh Sandra, she’s nice but a bit rough. Oh Eric, be careful he’s a big rough!

What does it even mean? I can’t actually believe how often I hear it and people don’t seem to think twice about using that description!

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username7891 · 05/11/2024 22:38

Someone lacking refinement and social grace.

KrisAkabusi · 05/11/2024 22:37

Why do you think it's offensive if you don't even know what it means?

PanAmHostess · 05/11/2024 22:37

Watch married at 1st sight. Alot of rough on there

Game0fCrones · 05/11/2024 22:36

I haven't heard that saying for years but it used to mean unpolished or behaving in an uncouth manner.