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RUFFIANLY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does ruffianly mean? 

RUFFIANLY (adjective)
  The adjective RUFFIANLY has 1 sense:

1. violent and lawlessplay

  Familiarity information: RUFFIANLY used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


RUFFIANLY (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Violent and lawless

Synonyms:

ruffianly; tough

Context example:

tough street gangs

Similar:

violent (acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity)

Derivation:

ruffian (a cruel and brutal fellow)


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