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Definition of rough it

rough it

verb

  • to go without comforts, e.g. running water.
    We were roughing it all weekend.

    Last edited on Aug 31 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 31 2009.

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