rough-and-ready

Dictionary: rough-and-read·y (rŭf'ən-rĕd'ē)

adj.

Rough or crude but effective for a purpose or use.

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Unrefined or makeshift but available for use or action, as in The agenda is somewhat rough and ready, but it covers the main issues. [First half of 1800s]

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Meaning #1: crude but effective for the purpose at hand

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