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roughie

rough·ie [ rúffee ] (plural rough·ies)


noun  Australia 
Definition:
 
1. unfair act: something unfair done to somebody else, especially a practical joke
They sprang a roughie on him.

2. outsider in competition: a competitor who is not expected to win, especially a horse or greyhound

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