Words that rhyme with rough
Rough is a 1-syllable word with 40 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are bluff, chough, chuff. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of rough
adverb
- with roughness or violence (`rough' is an informal variant for `roughly'); "he was pushed roughly aside"; "they treated him rough"
- with rough motion as over a rough surface; "ride rough"
adjective
- having or caused by an irregular surface; "trees with rough bark"; "rough ground"; "rough skin"; "rough blankets"; "his unsmooth face"
1 syllable
Examples of "rough" in lyrics
See how rough is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"They say I'm dope, nice, super good, or rough"
(2 Live Crew) — This is to Luke From the Posse -
"The man you can't handle, 'cause I'm just too rough"
(2 Live Crew) — This is to Luke From the Posse -
"Why you frontin, you ain't really rugged and rough"
3rd Eye — If it Ain't Rough it Ain't Right
What do these rhymes mean?
- bluff
- very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front; "a bluff headland
- chough
- a European corvine bird of small or medium size with red legs and glossy black plumage
- chuff
- blow hard and loudly; "he huffed and puffed as he made his way up the mountain"
- dough
- a flour mixture stiff enough to knead or roll informal terms for money
- enough
- as much as necessary; "Have I eaten enough?
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "rough" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like bluff, chough, chuff create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.