raff
noun
riffraff; rabble.
raff
1 American
[raf]
/ ræf /
noun
Raff
2
American
[rahf]
/ rɑf /
noun
raff
British
/ ræf /
noun
-
rubbish; refuse
-
rabble or riffraff
Etymology
Origin of raff
1665–75; extracted from riffraff ( def. )
Example Sentences
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“It’s important to say it didn’t start with Bob Mathews,” notes Law, who produced the film through his Riff Raff Entertainment banner.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2025
They’re equal parts thrilling and terrifying for many start-up business founders, but they don’t get much worse than the one Shivaun Raff and her husband, Adam, experienced.
From BBC • Oct. 26, 2024
When asked about the difficulties of operating without a music director, everyone interviewed for this story remarked on the collaborative nature of the Symphony’s artistic staff, led by Raff Wilson, vice president of artistic planning.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 20, 2023
But enrollment at two-year colleges fell by nearly half, said Jeremy Raff, coordinator for college and career services at the school district, suggesting that students who would otherwise pursue community college were rethinking their plans.
From Washington Post • Aug. 12, 2022
"Dunsen, Polliver, Raff the Sweet- ling," she said, calling a name every time she pushed the bone needle through the undyed wool.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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