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Definition of Ruffian
1. Noun. A cruel and brutal fellow.
Exact synonyms: Bully, Hooligan, Roughneck, Rowdy, Tough, Yob, Yobbo, Yobo
Generic synonyms: Aggressor, Assailant, Assaulter, Attacker
Specialized synonyms: Bullyboy, Muscle, Muscleman, Skinhead, Plug-ugly, Tough Guy
Derivative terms: Bully, Ruffianly
Generic synonyms: Aggressor, Assailant, Assaulter, Attacker
Specialized synonyms: Bullyboy, Muscle, Muscleman, Skinhead, Plug-ugly, Tough Guy
Derivative terms: Bully, Ruffianly
Definition of Ruffian
1. n. A pimp; a pander; also, a paramour.
2. a. brutal; cruel; savagely boisterous; murderous; as, ruffian rage.
3. v. i. To play the ruffian; to rage; to raise tumult.
Definition of Ruffian
1. a tough, lawless person [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Ruffian
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