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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The former host of the Crystal Maze is immortalised in his role as Riff Raff in the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
From BBC • Dec. 15, 2024
“Basically this whole year has been the ‘Footloose’ year,” Payson High student body president Rubie Raff said Friday on “Today.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2024
Today’s playlist can serve either as an introduction to Hurray for the Riff Raff or, if you’re already familiar with them, a mix that places their new songs in rich conversation with what’s come before.
From New York Times • Feb. 23, 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
"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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