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Meaning of ruffian

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

ruffian

Pronunciation:/ˈɹʌfi.ən/

noun

Definitions

  1. A scoundrel, rascal, or unprincipled, deceitful, brutal and unreliable person.

    Synonyms:roguescamp

  2. A pimp; a pander.

  3. A lover; a paramour.

verb

Definitions

  1. To play the ruffian; to rage; to raise tumult.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Brutal; cruel; savagely boisterous; murderous.

    Example: ruffian rage

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/ruffian

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