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Adjective ruffianly has 1 sense
  1. ruffianly, tough - violent and lawless; "the more ruffianly element"; "tough street gangs"
    Antonym: nonviolent (indirect, via violent)

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Ruffianly

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Relating to, characteristic of, or resembling a ruffian.

Usage:

  1. He had a ruffianly appearance with his tattooed arms and rugged clothing.
  2. She was warned about the ruffianly behavior of the gang that roamed the neighborhood.

Synonyms: thuggish, rough, rowdy, violent, tough, hooligan-like

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