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