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- Dictionaryraff·ish/ˈrafiSH/
adjective
- 1. unconventional and slightly disreputable, especially in an attractive manner: "his raffish air"
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Raffish means marked by or suggestive of flashy vulgarity or crudeness, or marked by a careless unconventionality. Learn the origin, synonyms, examples, and word history of raffish from Merriam-Webster dictionary.
Raffish means not following usual social standards of behaviour or appearance, especially in a careless and attractive way. Learn how to use this old-fashioned adjective with examples and translations in different languages.
Raffish definition: mildly or sometimes engagingly disreputable or nonconformist. See examples of RAFFISH used in a sentence.
Someone raffish is a bit of a scoundrel, carelessly making mischief. Your raffish classmate might constantly play mean practical jokes, always denying responsibility with a charming smile.
1. careless or unconventional in dress, manners, etc; rakish. 2. tawdry; flashy; vulgar. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Derived forms. raffishly (ˈraffishly) adverb. raffishness (ˈraffishness) noun. Word origin. C19: see raff. raffish in American English. (ˈræfɪʃ ) adjective. 1.
Raffish is an adjective that means having a carelessly unconventional style or manner, or cheaply or showily vulgar in appearance or nature. Learn the origin, synonyms, antonyms and sentence examples of raffish from YourDictionary.
Raffish means cheaply or showily vulgar in appearance or nature, or characterized by a carefree or fun-loving unconventionality. Find out the origin, usage, and translations of this word in different languages.
