rough and ready

rough and read·y

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Definitions of rough and ready words

adjective rough and ready rough, rude, or crude, but good enough for the purpose: a rough-and-ready estimate of future expenses. 1
adjective rough and ready exhibiting or showing rough vigor rather than refinement or delicacy: a cowboy—the rough-and-ready type. 1
adjective rough and ready unpolished but fit for purpose 1
adjective rough and ready A rough and ready solution or method is one that is rather simple and not very exact because it has been thought of or done in a hurry. 0
adjective rough and ready A rough and ready person is not very polite or gentle. 0
adjective rough and ready crude, unpolished, or hastily prepared, but sufficient for the purpose 0

before 1800

One of the 42% newest English words

First recorded in 1800-10

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adjective

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preposition

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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