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Definition of: rude
(rd) adjective rud·er, rud·est
1. Rough or abrupt; severe or tempestuous; offensively blunt or uncivil; impudent.
2. Characterized by lack of polish or refinement; uncultivated; uncouth.
3. Unskilfully made or done; lacking in skill or training; crude; rough: rude workmanship.
4. Characterized by robust vigor; strong: rude health.
5. Barbarous; savage.
6. Humble; lowly; rustic. See synonyms under BARBAROUS, BLUFF, IMPUDENT, ROUGH, RUSTIC, VULGAR. ♦ Homophone: rood. [<OF <L rudis rough]
—rude′ly adverb
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