rafferty

[raf-er-tee]

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adjective British, Australian.

confused; disorganized.

Origin of rafferty

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

Examples from the Web for rafferty

Historical Examples

Rafferty was to appear before him and produce his accounts and make explanations.
The Ghost Girl
H. De Vere Stacpoole
“Same as I was about Rafferty,” said Phyl with a little laugh.
The Ghost Girl
H. De Vere Stacpoole
I went to the president of the club and told him that here was where we had to stop Rafferty.
One Way Out
William Carleton
Mrs. Rafferty had furnished it somewhat lavishly but comfortably.
One Way Out
William Carleton
Then I went to Rafferty and told him what I wanted in the way of teams.
One Way Out
William Carleton

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Examples from the Web for rafferty

Historical Examples

Rafferty was to appear before him and produce his accounts and make explanations.

“Same as I was about Rafferty,” said Phyl with a little laugh.

I went to the president of the club and told him that here was where we had to stop Rafferty.

Mrs. Rafferty had furnished it somewhat lavishly but comfortably.

Then I went to Rafferty and told him what I wanted in the way of teams.

Origin of rafferty