How to Pronounce "rough justice"
expression
ˈɹəf/ /ˈdʒəstəs/, /ˈdʒəstɪs
RUHF JUHS-tuhs
ɹˈʌf/ /dʒˈʌstɪs
ruf JUHST-iss
Definition
Rough justice is when someone is punished or justice is served in a quick or harsh way, often without a proper legal process or fairness.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹəf/ /ˈdʒəstəs/, /ˈdʒəstɪs
British English
ɹˈʌf/ /dʒˈʌstɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUHF JUHS-tuhs
UK
ruf JUHST-iss
Listen in Context
The villagers took rough justice into their own hands.
It was rough justice when the thief was caught and punished without a trial.
Rough justice sometimes means someone gets punished even if they are not proven guilty.
That was rough justice, but honestly, he had it coming after what he did.