raffish

== English == === Etymology === From late 18th century raff (“persons among the lowest class in society”) +‎ -ish, still retained in contemporary English with riffraff. From Old French raffer (“to wear away”), of Germanic origin. Compare German raffen. Compare rip (“to tear”), rap (“to snatch”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈɹæfɪʃ/ === Adjective === raffish (comparative more raffish, superlative most raffish) Characterized by careless unconventionality; rakish. Low-class; disreputable; vulgar. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== riffraff ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === Shariff