Word of the Day – Roustabout

Roustabout (noun)

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An unskilled labourer, rig worker, circus worker or general casual hand.

I read this word recently in Water for Elephants and I love the way it sounds! Mid 19C from the verb roust.

Example sentences

“He’s can’t eat with us, he’s just a roustabout!”

“They say the master is so tough the roustabouts all leave in a few days.”