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Meaning of
ruffian
in English
ruffian
us
//ˈrʌf.i.ən//
uk
//ˈruːfiən//
#uncommon
Plural
ruffians
Definitions
Noun
a
deceitful
,
brutal
,
and
unreliable
individual
The
ruffian
was
known
for
his
cruel
treatment
of
others
.
Verb
to
engage
in
violent
or
tumultuous
behavior
The
protesters
began
to
ruffian
,
smashing
windows
and
overturning
cars
.
Adjective
having
a
savage
,
cruel
,
or
murderous
nature
The
ruffian
behavior
of
the
gang
members
was
feared
by
the
whole
town
.
