raff (Meaning)
raff (v. t.)
To sweep, snatch, draw, or huddle together; to take by a promiscuous sweep.
raff (n.)
A promiscuous heap; a jumble; a large quantity; lumber; refuse.
The sweepings of society; the rabble; the mob; -- chiefly used in the compound or duplicate, riffraff.
A low fellow; a churl.
Synonyms & Antonyms of raff
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raff Sentence Examples
- The raff at the local dive bar was notoriously rowdy and prone to causing trouble.
- The mayor's security team kept a close eye on the raff that gathered outside his mansion.
- The dignified officer refused to tolerate any raff in his presence.
- The museum curator dismissed the display of raff artwork as tasteless and uncultured.
- The old man's trembling hands betrayed his raff past as a petty criminal.
- The high school valedictorian's speech condemned the raff classmates who disrupted the learning environment.
- The raff candidates running for office were known for their empty promises and shady dealings.
- The casino's clientele included both high rollers and raff gamblers looking to score a quick buck.
- The police broke up the raff that had been terrorizing the neighborhood for weeks.
- The raff of the society had their own unique subculture, hidden from the eyes of the respectable classes.
FAQs About the word raff
To sweep, snatch, draw, or huddle together; to take by a promiscuous sweep., A promiscuous heap; a jumble; a large quantity; lumber; refuse., The sweepings of s
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The raff at the local dive bar was notoriously rowdy and prone to causing trouble.
The mayor's security team kept a close eye on the raff that gathered outside his mansion.
The dignified officer refused to tolerate any raff in his presence.
The museum curator dismissed the display of raff artwork as tasteless and uncultured.
