How to Pronounce "rough around the edges"
expression
RUHF uh-ROUND thuh EDJ-iz
RUHF uh-ROUND thuh EDJ-iz
Definition
Someone or something that is not perfect or finished, often lacking polish, manners, or experience, but usually still has potential or good qualities.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹəf/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɛdʒəz/, /ˈɛdʒɪz
British English
ɹˈʌf/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈɛdʒɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUHF uh-ROUND thuh EDJ-iz
UK
RUHF uh-ROUND thuh EDJ-iz
Listen in Context
He is smart, but still a bit rough around the edges.
The new park is nice, though it's rough around the edges.
Her cooking is delicious, but a little rough around the edges.
He’s a great guy—just a bit rough around the edges, you know?