raffish — unconventional and slightly disreputable, especially in an attractive manner; showing a carefree disregard for convention
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: unconventional and slightly disreputable, especially in an attractive manner; showing a carefree disregard for convention
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈræfɪʃ/
Korean meaning: 관습에 얽매이지 않고 약간 평판이 나쁘지만 매력적인; 무모하고 방탕한
Korean pronunciation: 래-피시 (강세: 래)
Example Sentences
- The old jazz club had a raffish atmosphere that attracted artists and rebels.
- Despite his raffish reputation, he was surprisingly well-read and intelligent.
- She fell for his raffish grin and devil-may-care attitude at the casino.
raffish
ADJECTIVE//ˈræfɪʃ//
unconventional and slightly disreputable, especially in an attractive manner; showing a carefree disregard for convention
Charmingly disreputable gentleman breaks social rules
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Origin
From the noun 'raff' (meaning riffraff or disreputable people), derived from Middle English and possibly from Dutch or Scandinavian origins, combined with the adjective suffix '-ish' to describe someone resembling or characteristic of such people.
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“The old jazz club had a raffish atmosphere that attracted artists and rebels.”
“Despite his raffish reputation, he was surprisingly well-read and intelligent.”
“She fell for his raffish grin and devil-may-care attitude at the casino.”
“The professor's raffish bow tie and mismatched socks made him the students' favorite.”
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