ROUGHNECK


Meaning of ROUGHNECK in English

(~s)

1.

A ~ is a man who operates an oil well. (mainly AM INFORMAL)

N-COUNT

2.

If you describe a man as a ~, you disapprove of him because you think he is not gentle or polite, and can be violent. (INFORMAL)

N-COUNT disapproval

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