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
- noun A dishonest, disreputable person, especially one thought to have criminal habits.
- adj Disreputable or morally low; typical of such a person.
pimp — full definition
- noun A person who arranges clients for prostitutes and takes a share of their earnings.
- verb Informally, to heavily customise or dress something up, especially a vehicle.