Harry is my diamond in the rough.
by LACIENBRAN October 16, 2012
Someone that falls into unfortunate circumstances but works to better themselves, whether it be the homeless, imprisoned etc.
by goodsam March 25, 2008
A girl/guy who is fine as hell, but lives in the ghetto or has ghetto tendencies due in part because they lived and were raised in the ghetto.
Guy 1: I can't believe that a girl that fine lives in a ghetto ass neighborhood.
Guy 2: She's definitely hot! She's a diamond in the rough.
Guy 2: She's definitely hot! She's a diamond in the rough.
by Chris E. January 12, 2006
Someone (or something) that has hidden exceptional characteristics and/or future potential, but currently lacks the final touches that would make them (or it) truly stand out from the crowd.
The phrase is metaphorical and relates to the fact that naturally occurring diamonds are quite ordinary at first glance, and that their true beauty as jewels is only realized through the cutting and polishing process.
The phrase is metaphorical and relates to the fact that naturally occurring diamonds are quite ordinary at first glance, and that their true beauty as jewels is only realized through the cutting and polishing process.
She may seem shy and ordinary right now, but give her a couple more years - she truly is a diamond in the rough.
by Ainz January 24, 2006
1. Person - When a person has some hidden talent or characteristic or personality trait that is not immediate seen. But once you learn more about this person you see how much they are really worth.
2. Thing - Something that does not seem to be worth paying attention to but has a hidden quality that is not immediately seen.
2. Thing - Something that does not seem to be worth paying attention to but has a hidden quality that is not immediately seen.
Person- GUY 1 - "Man that girl is 350 lbs but is an expert pole dancer" GUY 2 - "Yeah shes diamonds in the rough"
Thing- GUY 1 - "Man this game is so old it's from 1981 who would want to play this" GUY 2 - "Yeah but man this is the original Donkey Kong it's priceless".
Thing- GUY 1 - "Man this game is so old it's from 1981 who would want to play this" GUY 2 - "Yeah but man this is the original Donkey Kong it's priceless".
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