adj
raffish
Raffish (adj) means characterized by careless unconventionality; rakish.
adj
1
Characterized by careless unconventionality; rakish.
2
Low-class; disreputable; vulgar.
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Etymology
From late 18th century raff (“persons among the lowest class in society”) + -ish, still retained in contemporary English with riffraff. From Old French raffer (“to wear away”), of Germanic origin. Compare German raffen. Compare rip (“to tear”), rap (“to snatch”).
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What is the meaning of raffish?
"raffish" (adj) means characterized by careless unconventionality; rakish.
What are the different meanings of raffish?
"raffish" has 2 main meanings: 1. Characterized by careless unconventionality; rakish; 2. Low-class; disreputable; vulgar.