A response to show compassion when your friend starts talking about how terrible his life is, often using extreme examples that no one else could relate to.
Person A: My car broke down, I lost my job, and my dog died all in one week!
Person B: Damn... that's rough, buddy.

Sokka: My first girlfriend turned into the moon.
Zuko: That's rough, buddy.
by 0neWay June 2, 2020
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An often reply or saying that you use to respond back to when your friend has been in a situation that you can't relate too.
Sokka: My first girlfriend turned into the moon
Zuko: that's rough, buddy
by satoindisguise October 12, 2021
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to show your compassion and sympathy to someone who is in pain or in when the bring up how horrible there life is.
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when you want to be sarcastic and funny and bring up "thats rough buddy" among friends who have watched Avatar The Last Airbender.
sokka: my first girlfriend turned into the moon
zuko: thats rough buddy
by Haru._.Mazu October 19, 2021
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