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ruffian

UK
/ˈrʌf.ɪ.ən/
US
/ˈrʌf.i.ən/

Translations

ruffiannoun
ruffians
pl
UK
/ˈrʌf.ɪ.ən/
US
/ˈrʌf.i.ən/
The ruffian was arrested by the police for his crimes.
Бандит был арестован полицией за свои преступления.
The ruffian was causing trouble in the neighborhood.
Хулиган создавал проблемы в районе.
The ruffian was known as a dangerous golovoréz in the city.
Головорез был известен как опасный человек в городе.
Additional translations
грубиян
разбойник
Synonyms
delinquent
scoundrel
gangster
thug
bully
brute
hooligan
ruff
ruffianadjective
more ruffian
Comp.
most ruffian
Super.
UK
/ˈrʌf.i.ən/
US
/ˈrʌf.i.ən/
Archaic/literary use describing something violent, brutal, or lawless.
Synonyms
boorish
ruffianly
vicious
savage
bullying
brutal
rowdy
rough
brutish
violent
lawless
thuggish

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.
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