Rude

/rud/ adjective

Definition

offensively impolite or ill-mannered

Etymology

From Latin rudis meaning raw or rough, via Old French

Kelly Says

Rude originally meant rough or unfinished - so calling someone rude is basically saying they're a work in progress.

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