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Definition rough in American English

rough adverb

adverb
/rʌf/
1

to play in a violent way

Example

I don’t like those boys – they play too rough.

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2

to use unfair or dishonest methods to defeat or harm someone else

Example

Careful – these big corporations play rough.

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3

if you sleep or live rough, you sleep or live outside

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Definition rough in American English