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    ruffian
    /ˈrʌfɪən/

    noun

    • 1. a violent criminal or troublemaker.

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRUFFIAN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    A ruffian is an old-fashioned or humorous term for a violent, wild, and unpleasant person, usually a man. Learn more about the word's origin, usage, and synonyms from Cambridge Dictionary.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › ruffianRuffian Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    A ruffian is a brutal person or a bully. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles of ruffian from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › ruffianRUFFIAN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    A ruffian is a tough, lawless person; roughneck; bully. Learn the origin, history, and usage of the word ruffian, and see synonyms and example sentences from various sources.

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › ruffianRuffian - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    A ruffian is a bully, someone who is violent toward others. Maybe they had a bad childhood, or perhaps they like the sound of people in pain. No matter where they come from, ruffians are best avoided.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryRUFFIAN | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    A ruffian is an old-fashioned or humorous term for a violent, wild, and unpleasant person, usually a man. Learn more about the word's origin, usage, and synonyms from the Cambridge Dictionary website.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishruffian noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of ruffian noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRUFFIAN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A ruffian is someone who behaves violently and is involved in crime. [old-fashioned] ...gangs of ruffians who lurk about intent on troublemaking. Synonyms: thug, heavy [slang], tough, rough [informal] More Synonyms of ruffian. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.