How to Pronounce "raff"
word
ˈɹæf
RAF
ɹˈæf
RAF
Definition
Raff is an old-fashioned or rare English word meaning 'common people' in a negative sense, like the lower classes or people considered low in quality or status; sometimes it means trash or worthless material.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹæf
British English
ɹˈæf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAF
UK
RAF
Listen in Context
In old books, you might see the word raff to describe common people.
He talked about the raff in the market.
The old king wanted to keep the raff out of his palace.
He dismissed their opinions, calling them nothing but raff.