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rufián — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • lowlife noun A dishonest, disreputable person, especially one thought to have criminal habits.
  • pimp noun A person who arranges clients for prostitutes and takes a share of their earnings.
  • ruffian noun A violent, lawless, or thuggish person.
  • thug noun A violent, aggressive criminal, often acting as part of a gang.

Senses

rufián is used for these senses in English:

  • lowlife (derogatory) An untrustworthy, despicable, or disreputable person, especially one suspected of being a criminal.
  • pimp Someone who solicits customers for prostitution and acts as manager for a group of prostitutes; a pander.
  • ruffian A scoundrel, rascal, or unprincipled, deceitful, brutal and unreliable person.
  • thug A violent, aggressive, or truculent person.

lowlife — full definition

  1. noun A dishonest, disreputable person, especially one thought to have criminal habits.
  2. adj Disreputable or morally low; typical of such a person.

pimp — full definition

  1. noun A person who arranges clients for prostitutes and takes a share of their earnings.
  2. verb Informally, to heavily customise or dress something up, especially a vehicle.

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