Ruffian

noun

/ˈɹʌfi.ən/

Word Frequency: 0.3

Definitions

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

2.nounA pimp; a pander.

3.nounA lover; a paramour.

4.verbTo play the ruffian; to rage; to raise tumult.

5.adjectiveBrutal; cruel; savagely boisterous; murderous.

"ruffian rage"

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