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Roustabout Definition & Meaning

roustabout
noun
  1. a member of a ship's crew who performs manual labor

"Roustabout" in song lyrics

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  • "song from the movie roustabout"
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Frequently asked questions

What does roustabout mean?
a member of a ship's crew who performs manual labor
What part of speech is roustabout?
Roustabout is a noun.

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