Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rough-it
phrasal verb
/rəf ɪt/
Definition
To live in basic or uncomfortable conditions, often while traveling or camping.
Examples
- During our summer trip, we decided to rough it by camping in the woods.
- Some people enjoy roughing it in remote locations to reconnect with nature.
- We had to rough it for a few days until we could find a hotel.
Meaning
The term ‘rough-it’ refers to the experience of living without the comforts of home, usually involving simpler, more challenging living conditions.
Synonyms
- camp
- live simply
- make do
- slum it
