Associations to the word «Ruffian»
Noun
- Thoroughbred
- Stead
- Downfall
- Cruelty
- Coward
- Emigrant
- Billy
- Racing
- Blows
- Gambler
- Orc
- Marius
- Rough
- Shepard
- Fellow
- Vengeance
- Rake
- Assassin
- Furlong
- Groan
- Defiance
- Labourer
- Sword
- Fiend
- Munro
- Howling
- Bitterness
- Bruise
- Violence
- Gentleman
- Oath
- Throat
- Maid
- Knife
- Stair
- Insult
- Rage
- Fist
- Workman
- Savage
- Grasp
- Jockey
- Pro
- Confinement
- Tyrant
- Worst
- Adventurer
- Tramp
- Companion
Adjective
Verb
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.
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