Definitions of tweediness
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looseness or roughness in texture (as of cloth)
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synonyms:
coarseness, nubbiness
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type of:
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raggedness, roughness
a texture of a surface or edge that is not smooth but is irregular and uneven
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raggedness, roughness
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an informal, homely, outdoor look characteristic of those who wear tweeds
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type of:
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inelegance
the quality of lacking refinement and good taste
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inelegance
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