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riffraff in German

riffraff in German is Plebs, Pöbel, gemeines Volk — riffraff means people regarded as disreputable or of low social standing, especially as a group.

riffraff in German

Plebs
noun
(informal, somewhat, derogatory) The rabble; crowds; people of a low, disreputable or undesirable class or position.
Pöbel
noun
(informal, somewhat, derogatory) The rabble; crowds; people of a low, disreputable or undesirable class or position.
gemeines Volk
noun
(informal, somewhat, derogatory) The rabble; crowds; people of a low, disreputable or undesirable class or position.

What does "riffraff" mean?

  1. noun People regarded as disreputable or of low social standing, especially as a group.
    "The bouncer was told to keep the riffraff out of the VIP area."
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riffraff in a sentence

  • The bouncer was told to keep the riffraff out of the VIP area.

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What is "riffraff" in German?
"riffraff" in German is Plebs, Pöbel, gemeines Volk. riffraff means: People regarded as disreputable or of low social standing, especially as a group.
How do you use "riffraff" in a sentence?
Example: "The bouncer was told to keep the riffraff out of the VIP area." In German, "riffraff" is Plebs, Pöbel, gemeines Volk.
Are there other ways to say "riffraff" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "riffraff": Plebs, Pöbel, gemeines Volk.
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