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riffraff

Syllabification: (riff·raff)
Pronunciation: /ˈrifˌraf/

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Definition of riffraff

noun

  • disreputable or undesirable people:I don’t think they talk to riffraff off the street

Origin:

late 15th century (as riff and raff): from Old French rif et raf 'one and all, every bit', of Germanic origin

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