1 a rough or loose in texture or grain; made of large particles. b (of a person's features) rough or large.
2 lacking refinement or delicacy; crude, obscene (coarse humour).
3 rude, uncivil.
4 inferior, common.
Phrases and idioms:
coarse fish Brit. any freshwater fish other than salmon and trout.
Derivatives:
coarsely adv. coarseness n. coarsish adj.
Etymology: ME: orig. unkn.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.