rough stuff Word Origin noun Informal.
- violence, as physical assault, torture or shooting.
- unnecessary violence or infractions of the rules, as in sports.
- blatant vulgarity or obscenity.
Origin of rough stuff First recorded in 1885–90 Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019 British Dictionary definitions for rough stuff rough stuff noun
- informal violence
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