Associations to the word «Ruffian»
Noun
- Scoundrel
- Filly
- Rogue
- Robber
- Vagabond
- Bully
- Wretch
- Belmont
- Rascal
- Murderer
- Horde
- Gang
- Orton
- Racehorse
- Thief
- Handicap
- Outrage
- Hag
- Hiram
- Plunder
- Villain
- Thug
- Mob
- Abolitionist
- Brutality
- Brawl
- Sneer
- Outlaw
- Merry
- Revolver
- Haunt
- Bandit
- Robbery
- Pretence
- Kansas
- Slavery
- Trembling
- Burglary
- Indignation
- Christy
- Shire
- Malice
- Cursing
- Blow
- Pistol
- Accomplice
- Mercy
- Bleeding
- Smuggler
- Sprang
- Border
Adjective
Wiktionary
RUFFIAN, noun. A scoundrel, rascal, or unprincipled, deceitful, brutal and unreliable person.
RUFFIAN, noun. (obsolete) A pimp; a pander.
RUFFIAN, noun. (obsolete) A lover; a paramour.
RUFFIAN, verb. To play the ruffian; to rage; to raise tumult.
RUFFIAN, adjective. Brutal; cruel; savagely boisterous; murderous.
Dictionary definition
RUFFIAN, noun. A cruel and brutal fellow.
Wise words
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