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raff

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Noun — Worthless or disorderly people considered as a group; the rabble.

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riffraff raff and refuse

Etymology

From Middle English raf, borrowed from Old French raffer ("to snatch"), of Germanic origin — the same root that gives us "riffraff."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “raff” mean?

The word “raff” means worthless or disorderly people considered as a group; the rabble. In plain terms, a dismissive word for a disorderly crowd of people, or for a messy heap of junk.

How do you pronounce “raff”?

“Raff” is pronounced raf (/ɹæf/ in IPA).

How do you use “raff” in a sentence?

Here is “raff” used in a sentence: “The old innkeeper complained that the tavern had filled up with raff and troublemakers.”

What part of speech is “raff”?

“Raff” is a noun.

Where does the word “raff” come from?

The word “raff” comes from Old French. From Middle English raf, borrowed from Old French raffer ("to snatch"), of Germanic origin — the same root that gives us "riffraff.".

How many meanings does “raff” have?

“Raff” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: worthless or disorderly people considered as a group; the rabble.

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