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roughie

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Main Entry:  roughie1
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  a shrewd or unfair act, esp. a joke or trick
Example:  They put a roughie over him.
Etymology:  1939
Usage:  Australian slang
Main Entry:  roughie2
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  a rough person; hooligan
Example:  The roughies were hanging out at the fairgrounds.
Etymology:  1905
Usage:  Australian slang
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