Froughy

/ˈfrɔfi/ adjective

Definition

Rough, coarse, or unkempt in texture or appearance; dialectal British term.

Etymology

Adjective form derived from frough, or independently from rough with dialectal modifications; primarily British regional dialect.

Kelly Says

If frough is a word, froughy is what you'd call something that's actually rough and coarse—dialectal words like this show regional English variants that almost disappeared before dictionaries could catch them.

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