rafferty

[ raf-er-tee ]

adjective

, British, Australian.

1. confused; disorganized.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rafferty¹

1925–30; originally in the phrase Rafferty ( 's ) rules no rules at all; perhaps identical with British dialect raffatory, ref ( f ) atory, alterations of refractory

Example Sentences

But I also fell in love with Buddy Holly, Michael Jackson, and Gerry Rafferty.

From The Daily Beast

This—Hyacinth recognised it—was the great hanging lamp in the window of Rafferty's shop.

From Project Gutenberg

Hyacinth recognised the mark, and remembered that he had seen the identical pot on the upper shelf of Rafferty's shop for years.

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At that instant a ragged urchin, carrying a bundle of papers, seemed to recognize Rafferty, and spoke to him.

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Grandad Rafferty watched them until they were out of sight and sound.

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And now, Rafferty, as one friend to another, will you let me help you?

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