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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 bully, often associated with gangs or violence. Learn the synonyms, examples, history, and origin of the word ruffian from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

  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

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

    n. 1. A tough or rowdy person. 2. A thug or gangster. [French, pimp, from Old French rufien, from Old Provençal rufian, from Old Italian ruffiano .] ruf′fi·an·ism n. ruf′fi·an·ly adj. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

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

    A ruffian is a violent or disorderly person, or a contemptible or worthless one. The word comes from French and has been used since the early 1500s. See more meanings, pronunciation, frequency and examples in OED.