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    raffish
    /ˈrafɪʃ/

    adjective

    • 1. unconventional and slightly disreputable, especially in an attractive way: "his raffish air"

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

    Raffish means not following usual social standards of behaviour or appearance, especially in a careless and attractive way. Learn how to use this old-fashioned adjective with examples and translations in different languages.

  3. www.dictionary.com › browse › raffishRAFFISH Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Raffish definition: mildly or sometimes engagingly disreputable or nonconformist. See examples of RAFFISH used in a sentence.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › raffishRaffish Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Raffish means marked by or suggestive of flashy vulgarity or crudeness, or marked by a careless unconventionality. Learn the origin, synonyms, examples, and word history of raffish from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRAFFISH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Raffish means not very respectable but attractive and stylish in spite of this. Learn the synonyms, pronunciation, collocations and usage of raffish with examples from Collins English Dictionary.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › raffishRaffish - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Someone raffish is a bit of a scoundrel, carelessly making mischief. Your raffish classmate might constantly play mean practical jokes, always denying responsibility with a charming smile.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishraffish adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Raffish means not very acceptable according to some social standards, but interesting and attractive. Learn how to use this adjective with pictures, pronunciation and usage notes.

  8. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › raffishraffish - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Jun 2, 2024 · Raffish means characterized by careless unconventionality or low-class vulgarity. It comes from late 18th century raff (“persons among the lowest class in society”) and Old French raffer (“to wear away”).