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
Comedian Paddy Raff posted a tribute to Kelly on social media, describing his interviews with the broadcaster as a "career highlight".
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
He can be seen now in “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” on Disney+, and next year in “Black Rabbit,” a Netflix miniseries Riff Raff produced.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 7, 2025
Before Sides knew it, she and Joslyn were on the phone with Raff Wilson, the Symphony’s vice president of artistic planning, and, eventually, Carissa Castaldo, the Symphony’s administrator for popular programming and artist relations.
From Seattle Times ● May 7, 2024
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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