rough stuff
Americannoun
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violence, as physical assault, torture or shooting.
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unnecessary violence or infractions of the rules, as in sports.
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blatant vulgarity or obscenity.
noun
Etymology
Origin of rough stuff
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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I'd say, "Just put this rough stuff out and juxtapose it to some interesting images that you shoot on your cell phone."
From Salon • Sep. 18, 2024
The gravel and the grass is seeing plenty of action, with Lewis Hamilton is the latest to slide his Mercedes over the rough stuff.
From BBC • May 16, 2024
He even endured some rough stuff midway through the first half, when he was bundled to the ground by South Africa captain Siya Kolisi.
From Washington Times • Oct. 15, 2023
Colorado is inflicting plenty of pain on Tampa Bay, which resorted to some rough stuff after falling behind.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 18, 2022
“You know, Dad,” Brinker broke in, “the Coast Guard does some very rough stuff, putting the men on the beaches, all that dangerous amphibious stuff.”
From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles
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