What is the difference between a Russian optimist, pessimist and realist?
The optimist studies English.
The pessimist studies Chinese.
The realist stays home and cleans his kalashnikov.
—n. (often attrib.) Plaster of lime and gravel, used on outside walls. —adj. (of a plan etc.) Roughly formed, preliminary. —v. (past and past part. -cast) 1 coat with roughcast.
- prepare in outline.
ROUGHHEWN
adj. Uncouth, unrefined.
ROUGHNECK
n. Colloq. - worker on an oil rig.
- rough or rowdy person.
ROUGHSHOD
adj. (of a horse) having shoes with nail-heads projecting to prevent slipping. ride roughshod over treat inconsiderately or arrogantly.
ROUNDELAY
n. Short simple song with a refrain. [alteration of french rondelet diminutive: related to *roundel]
ROUNDHEAD
n. Hist. Member of the parliamentary party in the english civil war.
ROUNDSMAN
n. Tradesman's employee delivering goods.
ROUNDWORM
n. Worm with a rounded body.
RUBBERIZE
v. (also -ise) (-zing or -sing) treat or coat with rubber.
