A bit of rough

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noun

A person who is not polite or well educated, but who is seen as physically attractive.

She always had a thing for a bit of rough.
Visual representation of "a bit of rough" - A person who is not polite or well educated, but who is seen as physically attractive.

Often appears as...

  • have a thing for a bit of rough
  • always was a bit of rough

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Colloquial

Idiomatic

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Colloquial Charm

Used informally to describe attraction to someone rugged or unrefined who's however appealing.

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Despite his untidy appearance, she found him to be quite a bit of rough.
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Cultural Nuance

Commonly understood in the UK and may not be well-known elsewhere or could be misinterpreted.

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When I mentioned her boyfriend was a bit of rough, my American friends were confused.
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Positive Spin

Can imply a playful, positive view of someone who otherwise might be seen negatively.

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He's a bit of rough, but that's exactly what I like about him.
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