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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 violent, wild, and unpleasant person, usually a man. Synonyms. hooligan. yob UK informal. (Definition of ruffian from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press) Examples of ruffian. ruffian. Real kindness would try to make of him a healthy ruffian, with just enough conscience to keep him from crime.

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

    The meaning of RUFFIAN is a brutal person : bully. How to use ruffian in a sentence.

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

    Ruffian definition: a tough, lawless person; roughneck; bully.. See examples of RUFFIAN used in a sentence.

  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

    RUFFIAN meaning: 1. a violent, wild, and unpleasant person, usually a man 2. a violent, wild, and unpleasant person…. Learn more.

  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.thefreedictionary.com › ruffianRuffian - definition of ruffian by The Free Dictionary

    Define ruffian. ruffian synonyms, ruffian pronunciation, ruffian translation, English dictionary definition of ruffian. n. 1. A tough or rowdy person. 2. A thug or gangster. ruf′fi·an·ism n. ruf′fi·an·ly adj. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth...

  9. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › ruffianruffian | meaning of ruffian in Longman Dictionary of...

    ruffian meaning, definition, what is ruffian: a violent man, involved in crime: Learn more.

  10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryRUFFIAN definition in American English | Collins English...

    Jun 14, 2024 · 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. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Word Frequency.

  11. www.oed.com › dictionary › ruffian_nruffian, n. & adj. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

    What does the word ruffian mean? There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the word ruffian, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. See meaning & use. How common is the word ruffian? About 0.7 occurrences per million words in modern written English. See frequency.