rough-edged
|rough-edged|
/rʌf ˈɛdʒd/
uneven surface or lack of refinement
Etymology
'rough-edged' originates from the combination of 'rough' and 'edge', where 'rough' meant 'not smooth' and 'edge' referred to the boundary or border of an object.
'rough' and 'edge' have been used in English since the Middle Ages, and their combination into 'rough-edged' has been used to describe objects with uneven surfaces.
Initially, it meant 'having a rough surface', but over time it also came to describe a lack of refinement.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a surface or edge that is not smooth or even.
The rough-edged table was difficult to clean.
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Adjective 2
lacking refinement or sophistication.
His rough-edged humor was not appreciated by everyone.
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Last updated: 2025/03/07 01:09