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ruffian

/ˈrʌf.ɪ.ən/

/ˈrʌf.i.ən/

Translations

ruffiannoun

ruffians

/ˈrʌf.ɪ.ən/

/ˈrʌf.i.ən/

voyouPersonne violente ou délinquante.

The ruffian was known for causing trouble in the neighborhood.

Le voyou était connu pour semer la pagaille dans le quartier.

Additional translations

proxénèteSens vieilli.

brigandRegistre littéraire ou un peu vieilli.

Synonyms

ruffianadjective

more ruffian

Comp.

most ruffian

Super.

/ˈrʌf.i.ən/

Archaic/literary use describing something violent, brutal, or lawless.

violentQualifie un comportement ou un groupe.

A ruffian mob ransacked the warehouse.

Une foule violente a saccagé l'entrepôt.

Additional translations

brutalPlus littéraire.

Synonyms

Definitions

ruffiannoun

A violent person, especially one involved in crime.

The ruffian was known for causing trouble in the neighborhood.

(Archaic) A pimp; one who manages or controls prostitutes.

In Elizabethan London, a ruffian might lurk outside taverns to negotiate for the women under his control.

ruffianadjective

Violent, brutal, or lawless in character.

A ruffian mob ransacked the warehouse.