Riffraff
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹɪfɹæf/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Riffraff is a noun meaning (somewhat derogatory) The rabble; crowds; people of a low, disreputable or undesirable class or position.
Meaning
(somewhat derogatory) The rabble; crowds; people of a low, disreputable or undesirable class or position.
More Meanings
- Sweepings; refuse.
Example Sentences
They started charging a modest fee in an effort to keep the riffraff out.
Mom: [Walks away with King Pridemoor.] / King Knight: 'MOM, WAIT! ..... MOM!! *SIGH* WELL, FINALLY, THE RIFF-RAFF... AND MY MOM, ARE GONE.'
Agent Beeman (Noah Emmerich): I think we got him. / Special Agent Gaad (Richard Thomas): Who? / Agent Beeman: I-I-I don't know. The guy who killed Chris, the--the Russians, the whole damn thing maybe. / Special Agent Gaad: You want to sit down? / Agent Beeman: The guy from the salvage yard who hocked the ring, and he does business with some riffraff from the projects.
Word Forms
- riffraffs
- riff-raff
Synonyms for riffraff
Depending on context, synonyms include canaille, commonality, commonalty, crowd, demos, herd.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rabble, ragtag, raff, riff-raff, rabblement, rascality.
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