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rough trade
· noun · polari
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rough trade In A Sentence
Origin & Usage
Polari, the secret language of British gay men. 'Trade' meant a sexual partner or pickup; 'rough trade' specified a working-class, thuggish, potentially violent one. The phrase has since entered mainstream English.
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What does rough trade mean?
Rough trade refers to a working-class, often tough or aggressive male sexual partner.
How do you use rough trade in a sentence?
"The character had a reputation for chasing rough trade down at the docks."
Is rough trade offensive?
It can be, depending on context — it's older gay slang that some use descriptively but that can also carry class-based or objectifying connotations.
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