Ruffianish

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having the qualities or manners of a ruffian.

Synonyms

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ruffianlyruffianlythuggishthuggish

Etymology

From ruffian + -ish.

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