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ruffians

noun

Meaning

  1. A scoundrel, rascal, or unprincipled, deceitful, brutal and unreliable person.
  2. A pimp; a pander.
  3. A lover; a paramour.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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