rafferty

[ raf-er-tee ]

/ ˈræf ər ti /

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adjective British, Australian.

confused; disorganized.

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Origin of rafferty

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

Words nearby rafferty

RAEC, Raetic, RAF, raff, raffee, rafferty, Rafferty rules, raffia, raffia palm, raffinate, raffinose

How to use rafferty in a sentence

But I also fell in love with Buddy Holly, Michael Jackson, and Gerry Rafferty.
La Roux Discusses New Album ‘Trouble in Paradise,’ the 5-Year Gap, and Embracing Her Androgyny|Marlow Stern|July 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This—Hyacinth recognised it—was the great hanging lamp in the window of Rafferty's shop.
Hyacinth|George A. Birmingham
Hyacinth recognised the mark, and remembered that he had seen the identical pot on the upper shelf of Rafferty's shop for years.
Hyacinth|George A. Birmingham
At that instant a ragged urchin, carrying a bundle of papers, seemed to recognize Rafferty, and spoke to him.
The Terms of Surrender|Louis Tracy

Grandad Rafferty watched them until they were out of sight and sound.
The Misfit Christmas Puddings|The Consolation Club
And now, Rafferty, as one friend to another, will you let me help you?
The Terms of Surrender|Louis Tracy