riffraff
word
Definition
A derogatory term meaning people regarded as having low social status, or as being disreputable or undesirable.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and offensive; often used to insult groups seen as undesirable or lower class. Typically plural. Use with caution, as it can be perceived as classist or snobbish.
Spanish: gentuza - chusmaPortuguese (BR): ralé - gentinhaPortuguese (PT): ralé - gentuzaChinese (Simplified): 乌合之众 - 贱民Chinese (Traditional): 烏合之眾 - 賤民Hindi: घटिया लोग - आवारा भीड़Arabic: الرعاع - الغوغاءBengali: ছেঁড়া-ফাটা লোক - নিম্নশ্রেণীর মানুষ - অনাদৃত জনতাRussian: шваль - отбросы обществаJapanese: ごろつき - くず（人を軽蔑する言い方）Vietnamese: đồ vô lại - hạng người thấp kémKorean: 하층민 - 천민 - 한심한 사람들Turkish: ayak takımı - serseri takımUrdu: کمینہ لوگ - نچلے طبقے کے لوگIndonesian: orang rendahan - sampah masyarakat
Example Sentences
He thinks all the students are riffraff.
basic
The club does not want any riffraff inside.
basic
"This area used to be quiet, but now it's full of riffraff," the old man complained.
natural
Don't let that group of riffraff ruin your evening.
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Some people called the new neighbors riffraff.
basic
Some believe keeping out the riffraff keeps property values high.
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