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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At the time the rule of the library's stern founder prevailed, barring all "riff raff and baggage books", particularly contemporary plays.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 1, 2012
It's not always easy being a Queen, and Damon Albarn and pals' ghostly The Good, the Bad and the Queen laments the "blessed routine" that is the scourge of both riff raff and royalty.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 7, 2012
This is an issue I take personally because I’m probably one of the riff raff who wouldn’t have made the cut in the pre-Internet media ecosystem.
From Forbes ● Jul. 18, 2011
To II Pagliacci were left the Lombardy folk-dances of simple peasants and villagers; A Light from St. Agnes offered a bunnyhug done by small town riff raff.
From Time Magazine Archive
“I true believe your mut-thur is safe an’ soun’ on a raff like dis.
From "The Cay" by Theodore Taylor
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
Mr Pollono, who has written the screenplay for upcoming comedy crime movie Riff Raff, which will star actors Jennifer Coolidge and Brian Cox, adds that writers are at risk of having their voices "robbed".
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2023
“I’ve seen more police just walking from our home today than in the last 30 years combined,” said Amy Raff.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 18, 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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