“rough around the edges”
Describes someone or something that has noticeable imperfections or lacks polish, but still has potential or good qualities beneath the surface. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "rough around the edges" in the video clips below.
Hear how "rough around the edges" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Channels: The Late Late Show with James Corden, Fireship, Mythical Kitchen, REVOLT, Lenny's Podcast and 5 more.
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YouTubeThe Late Late Show with James Corden134K views · 2023-03-03
Colin Farrell & Brendan Gleeson Break Down Their Globes Kiss
“rough around the edges and he uh he got”
who was a bit of a ragamuff and a bit … enough spot to bother with the local law
Play at 6:56
YouTubeFireship903K views · 2021-06-30
The Truth about Github Copilot // AI Programming First Look
“rough around the edges but it's by far”
did a pretty good job it feels a little … the best ai coding experience that i've
Play at 4:34
YouTubeMythical Kitchen1.4M views · 2023-12-05
Can We Catch The Impostor Chef? (ft. Trevor Wallace)
“Rough Around the Edges sure you know but”
emotionally supportive sometimes he … cares he cares yes um I'm really stoked
Play at 0:57
YouTubeREVOLT123K views · 2025-11-08
Mo Amer On DJ Khaled's Silence, Dave Chappelle Tours, George Lopez Beef & More | Drink Champs
“rough around the edges. I think that's”
>> I think it was more like it was it was … what made it better.
Play at 2:05:45
YouTubeLenny's Podcast472K views · 2026-02-19
Head of Claude Code: What happens after coding is solved | Boris Cherny
“rough around the edges. But this is kind”
still pretty rough and it's still pretty … of the way that we learn um both on the
Play at 53:48
YouTubeLinus Tech Tips1.9M views · 2025-11-06
Something is Living in my Pool-Cooled Gaming PC
“rough around the edges, you're probably”
If your website is looking a little … not using Squarespace, but you should.
Play at 20:37
YouTubeEpicurious1.9M views · 2022-02-10
$206 vs $13 Breakfast Burrito: Pro Chef & Home Cook Swap Ingredients | Epicurious
“rough around the edges but tortilla okay”
and make your Fresh Tortillas a little … it is time to cook up our
Play at 15:31
YouTubeAbroad in Japan1.7M views · 2021-09-12
48 Hours in Asakusa, Tokyo | 6 Things To Do
“rough around the edges places with rough”
we've got these like gritty … around the edges people
Play at 6:16
YouTubeMark Wiens2.7M views · 2024-01-13
Italian Street Food in Naples!! SEAFOOD SPAGHETTI + Pizza in Naples, Italy!!
“rough around the edges it's busy it's”
Hearty Naples I mean it can be a little … frantic uh but it's always thrilling and
Play at 41:19
YouTubeThe Diary Of A CEO2.3M views · 2023-10-16
Jada Pinkett Smith: “I Just wanted to stay alive until 4pm!”
“Edges Rough Around the Edges yeah”
yeah for a minute this Rough Around the … because I mean it it was part of what
Play at 25:07