riffraff

Meanings

• noun

  A large crowd of common people, often considered to be disorderly and unruly.

  - "The riffraff caused a commotion at the concert."
  - "The politician refused to mingle with the riffraff."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with riffraff
scuffles , buffalo , puffballs

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Variants

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riffraff , riffraffs

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'rabble' or 'mob' in Middle English.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'riffraff' first appeared in English literature in the 15th century.

2. The term 'riffraff' comes from the Middle English word 'rifen,' meaning 'to tear or rend'.

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Related Concepts

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1. rabble: A large crowd of common people, often disorderly and unruly.

2. mob: A large and unruly crowd of people, typically one that is violent or destructive.

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Culture

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In literature, riffraff is often used to describe lower class or unsavory characters. In music, it can refer to a genre of blues and jazz music from the early 20th century.

How to Memorize "riffraff"

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2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Riffraff is a large, disorderly crowd' to remember the meaning.

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