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/
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
Raffish artist eats radish at a lavish feast!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
raff (riffraff, disreputable persons) + -ish (adjective suffix meaning 'having the quality of') = raffish (having the quality of being disreputable or unconventional)
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📝Examples
“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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