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Roughneck
A person who preforms manual labor in the oilfields, typically in a drilling capacity. Can be onshore or offshore. Personnel who work in the oilfields but are not involved with drilling are not true roughnecks. Roughnecks are know for their perverted sense of humor, frequent cussing, high pay, and as being some of the hardest working folks you'll ever know. Roughnecks can be oilfield-trash but not all of them are.
Roughneck by westtexaswildcatter January 9, 2012
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Roughneck
Noun
Most commonly known as a member of the crew of an oil rig other than the driller. It can also mean cruel and brutal person.
Most commonly known as a member of the crew of an oil rig other than the driller. It can also mean cruel and brutal person.
Roughneck by Swarsfanatic June 7, 2005
roughneck
a hoodlum, a streetwise toughguy, typically from a heavily industrialized area. Roughnecks usually have a chip on their shoulder the size of Arkansas.
roughneck by T-Dog Jenkins April 30, 2005
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Roughneck Armpump by hockal00gy January 24, 2013
Roughneck Panty Dropper
Ooohhhh that Mike Claxton is a Roughneck Panty Dropper for sure, you'll need to bring an extra pair unless you don't mind sitting in a puddle.
Roughneck Panty Dropper by _vamp đź–¤ March 11, 2018
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