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ruffians

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun ruffian has 1 sense
  1. bully, tough, hooligan, ruffian, roughneck, rowdy, yob, yobo, yobbo - a cruel and brutal fellow
    --1 is a kind of attacker, aggressor, assailant, assaulter
    --1 has particulars:
     bullyboy; muscleman, muscle; skinhead; tough guy, plug-ugly

Definitions from the Web

Ruffians

Definition:

A term referring to individuals who are rough, rowdy, or inclined towards acts of violence.

Usage:

Senses:

  1. Noun (Plural) - Referring to a group of rough or violent individuals.
  2. Noun (Singular) - Referring to an individual who is rough or inclined to violence.

Sample Sentences:

  • The streets were filled with ruffians causing mayhem and chaos.
  • The gang of ruffians was finally arrested by the police.
  • He was known around town as a ruffian, always picking fights and causing trouble.
  • The ruffians terrorized the local community by robbing shops and intimidating the residents.

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