rough paper

noun

British
: paper that is partly used or is of poor quality but that can be used for unimportant things

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Rough: Taking tooth to the max, rough paper is pressed through felt, which creates its super pulpy texture. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 June 2025

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“Rough paper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rough%20paper. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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