ROUGHIE Meaning and
Definition
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Roughie is a slang term primarily used in Australia and New Zealand, referring to a horse or a contestant in a race or competition that is considered to have lower chances of winning but has the potential to surprise or outperform expectations.
In horse racing, a roughie is a horse with long odds or lower betting expectations, often disregarded by punters and bookmakers due to its perceived lack of competitive form, recent poor performances, or lesser-known jockey or trainer. Despite these disadvantages, a roughie is known for its unpredictability and capacity to defy the odds, sometimes surprising everyone by winning the race.
The term "roughie" is not solely limited to horse racing but can also extend to other competitive endeavors such as sporting events or contests. It can refer to an underdog or dark horse contestant who is not widely favored to win, but possesses hidden talent, skill, or potential that may lead to surprising results.
The concept of roughie is often associated with excitement and the element of surprise in betting and gambling. Punters who bet on a roughie may do so in the hope of achieving a significant return on their investment if the underdog succeeds in outperforming expectations.
Common Misspellings for ROUGHIE
- eoughie
- doughie
- foughie
- toughie
- 5oughie
- 4oughie
- riughie
- rkughie
- rlughie
- rpughie
- r0ughie
- r9ughie
- royghie
- rohghie
- rojghie
- roighie
- ro8ghie
- ro7ghie
- roufhie
- rouvhie
Etymology of ROUGHIE
The term "roughie" is a slang word used to describe something that is rough or rough-looking. It is typically used in informal contexts to refer to a person, place, or thing that appears unkempt, untidy, or disheveled.
The etymology of the word "roughie" is derived from the adjective "rough" which originated in Middle English around the 13th century. "Rough" comes from the Old English word "ruh", meaning coarse or shaggy. It is related to the Middle Dutch word "ruuch" and the Middle High German word "ruoch", both of which have similar meanings.
Over time, the usage of "rough" expanded beyond its original meaning of having a coarse or shaggy texture to describe things that are untidy, uneven, or lacking refinement.
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