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ruffianism
ruf·fi·an R0340300 (rŭf′ē-ən, rŭf′yən)n.1. A tough or rowdy person.2. A thug or gangster.
[French, pimp, from Old French rufien, from Old Provençal rufian, from Old Italian ruffiano.]
ruf′fi·an·ism n.ruf′fi·an·ly adj.ruffianismbehavior typical or characteristic of a brutal and violent person. — ruffian, n.See also: BehaviorThesaurus| Noun | 1. | ruffianism - violent lawless behaviormisbehavior, misbehaviour, misdeed - improper or wicked or immoral behavior |
Translations
Ruffianism
RuffianismBrown shirts(S.A.) Nazi militia who terrorized citizens. [Germ. Hist.: WB, H:238]droogsAlex’s rough and tough band of hooligans. [Br. Lit.: A Clockwork Orange]HawkubitesLondon toughs; terrorized old men, women, and children (1711-1714). [Br. Hist.: Brewer Note-Book, 406]Jackmenmedieval para-military thugs. [Br. Hist.: Brewer Note-Book, 463]Jets and Sharkshostile street gangs. [Am. Lit. and Cinema: West Side Story]Mohocksbullies terrorizing London streets in 18th century. [Br. Hist.: Brewer Dictionary, 720]ScowerersLondon hooligans, at turn of the 18th century. [Br. Hist.: Brewer Dictionary, 972]Tityre Tusyoung bullies in late 17th-century London. [Br. Hist: Brewer Dictionary, 1087]ruffianism
Words related to ruffianismnoun violent lawless behaviorRelated Words- misbehavior
- misbehaviour
- misdeed
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