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Definition of Roughneck
1. Noun. A cruel and brutal fellow.
Exact synonyms: Bully, Hooligan, Rowdy, Ruffian, Tough, Yob, Yobbo, Yobo
Generic synonyms: Aggressor, Assailant, Assaulter, Attacker
Specialized synonyms: Bullyboy, Muscle, Muscleman, Skinhead, Plug-ugly, Tough Guy
Derivative terms: Bully, Ruffianly
Generic synonyms: Aggressor, Assailant, Assaulter, Attacker
Specialized synonyms: Bullyboy, Muscle, Muscleman, Skinhead, Plug-ugly, Tough Guy
Derivative terms: Bully, Ruffianly
Definition of Roughneck
1. Noun. Any labourer on an oil rig ¹
2. Noun. A rowdy or uncouth person ¹
3. Verb. To work as a laborer on an oil rig ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Roughneck
1. [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Roughneck
Literary usage of Roughneck
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Information Annual ...: A Continuous Cyclopedia and Digest of Current Events (1917)
"There are half a dozen Poilus coming from the front; such as Le Poilu grognard (The
Grumbling roughneck), Le Terrible poilu-torial, and Le Canard poilu (The ..."
2. Information Annual (1917)
"For Poilu, French slang for an experienced soldier, we have by rare good luck an
English equivalent in our "roughneck." There are half a dozen Poilus coming ..."
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