raffish
Pronunciation: /ˈɹæfɪʃ/
The English word “raffish” has 2 meanings listed here.
adjective
- Characterized by careless unconventionality; rakish.
- Low-class; disreputable; vulgar.
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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