Definition of rough

rough

adjective

• Of an unpleasant nature.

  Watching Jim barf was rough.

  Last edited on Oct 21 2004. Submitted by Sam B. from Cors Fochno, Llangynfelyn, Ceredigion SY24 5, UK on Oct 21 2004.

verb - transitive

• to steal, pocket, keep.

  I just rough some hot shit.

  This definition is questionable and is pending deletion. It will be saved from deletion if legitimate citations are found.
  • See more words with the same meaning: to steal.

  Last edited on Apr 16 2013. Submitted by Patrick M. from Maryland, USA on Aug 12 2002.

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Other terms relating to 'to steal':
double dip	Definitions include: to date a girl and have sex with her, then do the same with her sister.
snarf	Definitions include: to expel liquid (or, more rarely, food) out one's nose by laughing in the middle of a swallow.
heist	Definitions include: to steal or swindle something from someone.
hit	Definitions include: messy, trashy, or dilapidated.
roll	Definitions include: to use Ecstasy (MDMA).
shaft	Definitions include: to steal.
pirate	Definitions include: to sell or transmit stolen "intellectual property" (e.g. software, compact discs, etc.)
jack	Definitions include: a five pound note.
gaffel	Definitions include: to steal.
chave	Definitions include: to steal.
scoff	Definitions include: To steal.
hork	Definitions include: to steal.
nick	Definitions include: to steal.
deebo	Definitions include: to steal or take away from.
kype	Definitions include: To steal.
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Other terms relating to 'rough':
go through a rough patch	Definitions include: to go through a rough patch, i.e. a difficult time.
RAF	Definitions include: acronym for "rough as fuck", i.e. unattractive.
rough-and-tumble	Definitions include: tough.
rough around the edges	Definitions include: having not mastered a subject.
rough house	Definitions include: to play roughly.
rough it	Definitions include: to go without comforts, e.g. running water.
rough neck	Definitions include: an oil well worker.
rough patch	Definitions include: a difficult time.
rough trade	Definitions include: rough male homosexual sex.
rough up	Definitions include: to beat up.
rough up the suspect	Definitions include: a term for male masturbation.

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