rough as ten 

Welsh slang. Used to describe a place, usually a pub, where threats and violence are common. Contraction of the now-obsolete 'rough as ten bears.'

'I'm not going in there, it's rough as ten'

rough as ten by The Moai April 19, 2005

rough as a cob 

In earlier times, a corncob was used by some for personal hygiene concluding a visit to the outhouse. To say that one is "rough as a cob" is to note their abrasive manner, or unpolished style of approach usually in regard to communications or actions.

You know John ain’t got no smarts, he’s as rough as a cob.

rough as a cob by NC get it right September 28, 2006

rough as old dogs tits 

when someone looks worse for wear, rough looking, usually older women trying to look younger than they are.

Look at that old woman dressed like a teenager, she looks as rough as old dogs tits!

rough as old dogs tits by Anna Hughes August 4, 2007

rough as toast 

To feel ill or extremely hungover it can even be used to define a rough looking person. It can be used for virtually anything to do with being rough

Omg ash I feel rough as toast after last night sesh !!!

rough as toast by melbplacebo February 16, 2014

rough as a badger's arse

Adjective: Very rough, either literally, as in an unshaven gentleman's chin or figuratively as in uncivilised or things or behaviour.

"The people who moved in next door have parked their tarmac wagon across our drive again and stolen all the apples off our tree."
"Good gracious, they're as rough as a badger's arse."

rough as a badger's arse by McCririck's unlucky Laundress October 2, 2005

rough as guts

Used to describe someone who is absolutely feral.

Imagine a chick with missing teeth swearing....

That chicks as rough as guts!

rough as guts by Quinn&Dave September 23, 2005

rough as a cob 

Mighty unpleasant.

From the rough surface of a corn cob used to wipe one's backside.

"Hey Elmore, the wheel done fell off mah baler."

"Oh man, Ermal, that's rough as a cob."

rough as a cob by The Wog Whomper May 1, 2005