Rough Similes
5 classic and creative similes for Rough - vivid comparisons you can use in writing, essays, and conversation. Browse the full list.
- Rough as a witch’s knee
- Rough as a badger’s balls
- As rough as a boar’s rear-end
- As rough as hemp
- As rough as a storm
Frequently asked
What does "as rough as" mean?
"As rough as" is a simile - a comparison using "as" to make a quality vivid. When something is "as rough as" something else, the speaker is using the second thing as a familiar example of roughness, so the reader can picture the quality instead of just reading the word.
How many "as rough as" similes are there?
SimileStack lists 5 similes for Rough. Common ones include "As rough as a boar’s rear-end" and "As rough as a storm". The full list is on this page.
When should I use a "rough" simile in writing?
Use a "rough" simile when you want the reader to feel roughness rather than just register the adjective. They work especially well in description, character work, and dialogue, where one well-chosen comparison can do the work of a whole paragraph.