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rough-and-ready

rough-and-read·y
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ruhf and red-ee]
    • /rʌf ænd ˈrɛd i/
    • /rʌf ənd ˈredi/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ruhf and red-ee]
    • /rʌf ænd ˈrɛd i/

Definitions of rough-and-ready word

  • 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
See all 2 definitions of rough-and-ready

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Origin of rough-and-ready

First appearance:

before 1800
One of the 42% newest English words
First recorded in 1800-10

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Parts of speech for Rough-and-ready

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Rough-and-ready

rough-and-ready popularity

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 about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for rough-and-ready

adj rough-and-ready

  • band-aid — A Band-Aid is a small piece of sticky tape that you use to cover small cuts or wounds on your body.

adjective rough-and-ready

  • downhome — Alternative form of down-home.
  • makeshift — a temporary expedient or substitute: We used boxes as a makeshift while the kitchen chairs were being painted.
All 3 Synonyms of rough-and-ready

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